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September 2018 - Sabrina Fallah; Hurt is our latest Music Review from the Ghostly Beard

When rockers get acoustic and fragile, it can lead to some of their best songs. Here in this EP for example, while the featured song “Kiss Is a Killer” is a straight rock anthem that is Sabrina’s usual style, it is the stripped-down EP opener “Hurt” that got my attention.

With a simple bed of 2 acoustic guitars so well recorded that their warmth feels like the killer kiss of that EP name, this song gives Sabrina’s voice more space to emote and evoke the hurtful feelings everyone has once experienced from a breakout in a way that is compelling and convincing. It helps that the melody (which doesn’t sound like misery – as the lyrics cleverly says) is simple and heartfelt. It could have been arranged as another mid-tempo rocker, with drums/bass and electric guitars, but thankfully the production of this one was kept to a minimum and feels just right as-is, with no extra frills that would detract from the message. It’s a plea that works really well in its deceptive simplicity.

All in all, it’s a great intro to more standard rocking songs that leads you nicely into the singer songwriter’s universe, in a way that shows a depth and feel that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. Well done!

September 2018 - Sabrina Fallah Interview with Charles Beveridge

Today we are going to be interviewing Sabrina Fallah who lives and makes music in Canada. Sabrina, has been working hard on her craft for a while now which evolved into her “Poppy” sound with a “razors” edge. She has worked with plenty of leading industry professionals and shows great prominence in her recordings. Here is our online conversation.

CB: “First, what do you do in your when you are not making music?”
SF: “I love going to the theater, to concerts, love to bake and go to the mall. For the past year or so I have been feeding the squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and birds in my backyard. Sometimes we get raccoons and groundhogs. I don’t feed the raccoons, but they help themselves with what I put out for the squirrels.”

CB: “What’s the name of your current project you are promoting?”
SF: “My EP “Kiss Is a Killer”, which I recorded with Kent Wells in Nashville. There are 5 tracks on the EP “Kiss Is a Killer”, “Stuck Up”, “Didn’t Last”, “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”. I also filmed 2 acoustic videos for “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”, which you can view on my YouTube channel (thefallah).”

CB: “How has this current project differ from past productions?”
SF: “The sound for my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” is a lot harder sounding than my previous albums, but I did do some acoustic songs, which brought out a different side of me vocally.”

CB: “What genre of music do you consider your work to be?”
SF: “My genre of music is rock.”

CB: “What inspired you to make music?
SF: “When I was young, I started writing stories and poetry, which lead me to song writing. Then I started learning the piano and then guitar came soon after that. My parents and my cousin Jeff played a very important role in encouraging me to follow my dreams. Music has always been a part of my life and I always wanted to be involved in it. When I heard Green Day’s “American Idiot” album, they got me to realize I wanted to become a professional rock singer.”

CB: “Have you worked with any major artists or producers?”
SF: “Yes I have. The 3 major producers I have worked with are Stuart Epps from England (Elton John and Led Zeppelin), Chris Birkett from Toronto, Canada (Sinead O’ Connor and Buffy Saint Marie) and Kent Wells from Nashville, United States (Dolly Parton). I recorded my self-titled EP “Sabrina Fallah” with Stuart Epps, my single “The Frontline” with Chris Birkett and my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” with Kent Wells.”

CB: “Do you have a record label?”
SF: “I don’t have a record label, but I would love to be signed one day.”

CB: “Are you a member of any music organizations?”
SF: “I am a member of SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada) and I am also with SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada).”

CB: “What can you tell me about your instruments? (i.e., Are you subject to brand loyalty or will you play with whatever’s available?)”
SF: “I don’t have brand loyalty and the instruments I have are of different brand.”

CB: “Where have you performed?”
SF: “I have performed in the province of Ontario and Quebec in Canada and internationally to the United States and in Barbados.”

CB: “What are your favorite and least favorite venues?”
SF: “I love all the places I have performed at. Small or big I enjoyed performing live and the audiences have always been very supportive.”

CB: “Do you have any upcoming shows?
SF: “No shows booked at the moment. My show listings would be on my official website and also on my social media sites.”

CB: “Which songs do you perform most frequently?”
SF: “I like performing my own original songs live, but I love playing cover songs as well. I love it when people recognize the songs and sing along.”

CB: “Do you have a set playlist?”
SF: “Yes, it is definitely needed.”

CB: “Who writes your songs?”
SF: “I usually write my own songs, but I have also worked with other songwriters, which I have enjoyed very much.”

CB: “What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs?”
SF: “I write about life in general and what I and others have gone through or have experienced. I hope to help people through my music.”

CB: “Do you think your writing style will change over time?”
SF: “Probably not, I have been writing this way since the day I started writing.”

CB “Could you briefly describe the music-making process?”
SF: “I normally start with a song idea, but at times I have the music first and then I think about the lyrics. I always have my guitar beside me, so I can start strumming to get a melody going. Then I would start singing some lyrics along while playing my guitar. It goes without saying that while going through this process there could be small or big changes to both lyrics and music.”

CB: “Do you have a set time each week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?”
SF: “My rehearsing time always changes throughout the week.”

CB: “How has your music evolved since you first began?”
SF: “I am growing as an artist with my music and I feel that my songwriting and composition skills have matured.”

CB: “What has been your biggest challenge as an artist?”
SF: “I think my biggest challenge as an artist is being a female rock singer. Being a female rock singer in the music business hasn’t been an easy road for me. I have had people try to change me into a pop singer, but I didn’t let them. I fought for what I wanted to be and that is how it will always be.”

CB: “Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?”
SF: “I think I have. I have been able to stay true to myself and to the style of music that I have always wanted to do. I kept pushing for my music to be heard.”

CB: “What advice do you have for people who want to be a performer?”
SF: “In life you should do what you love, what your heart tells you. Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do it, because you can. There will be days that will be tough, but you have to get back up and do it. Go for your dream!!! Never give up!!!”

CB: “How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?”
SF: “They can go to my social media sites, which are listed down below. They can purchase my music on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.”

CB: “Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?”
SF: “My parents have supported me in what I love to do from the beginning and they will always support me and encourage me to keep going. I also have support from friends and definitely from my supporters all around the world.”

CB: “Are you part of anything else you wish to mention?”
SF: “Not that I can think of.”

That was it the first blog I hope you enjoyed reading. If you are intrigued learn more about Sabrina Fallah and her music at sabrinafallah.com And also check out The New CBRocker Show where you can find Sabrina’s music and more http://www.podcastgarden.com/podcast/thecbrockershow!!!

August 2018 - Sabrina Fallah's Interview with Cynthia Kuerschner

How do you like living in Canada? In my view, Canada is a beautiful and amazing country. Anywhere you travel it looks different. It is a country that welcomes and celebrates all kinds of cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. People in Canada are very friendly and welcoming. The winters are long and cold, but if you like doing winter sports, it feels shorter, not so long.

How long have you been doing music? I have been playing music and singing on stage for over 10 years. I was 10 years old when I started leaning the piano. At 16, I got interested in learning how to play the guitar. I rented one for a month. It didn’t take more than two weeks when I decided to buy my own guitar. Guitar is the main instrument that I use to accompany myself on stage and write songs.

What age did you write your first song? What was it called? I don’t remember exactly how old I was, but I am sure the first song I ever wrote was called “Crush”.

I love the song Kiss Is a Killer. Is there a meaning behind the song? I co-wrote this song in Nashville, Tennessee with a songwriter. He came up with the song title, which when I heard it, I knew it was going to be the title of the EP and the single for the record. How the song idea came about was I thought about Grease, you know the guys with the leather pants, leather jackets, trying to be cool to get the girls. You know like bad boys, but not the mean bad boys, the cool bad boys. The boys who gets the girl and gives the best kisses ever. I thought that was a cool idea and we went along with it.

Who is your favourite artist? Green Day

Who were some of your influences in music? I love a lot of bands like Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, Simple Plan, Kelly Clarkson, Lukas Graham, but my main influences are Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol.

What do you like to do when you are not performing? I love nature. I love sitting in my backyard and watch the birds and the little animals like rabbits, squirrels and chipmunks. I have even seen raccoons and groundhogs come by. I really enjoy feeding them. There is a chipmunk in my backyard that follows me around for food. He is so sweet and gentle when he eats the peanuts from my hand. I have even touched him and he is so soft. There is also a very friendly black squirrel, which I call Blacky that comes right up to me for food. He is very comfortable around me.

Do you have any pets? I wish. I would have loved to have a dog or a car or both, but unfortunately I am allergic.

When did the band get together? How many members in band? I have been in and out of bands, but I am actually a solo artist.

What was your most embarrassing moment while performing? The most embarrassing moment while performing on stage, was tripping over my guitar cable and almost falling backwards.

If you weren’t an artist, what type of job would you have been doing? I would have probably been a race car driver or help the animals in the wild, because I love nature.

How has music changed since you started? The music industry has changed a lot. I love how everything is online now and we can make social media accounts to share our music to a bigger audience.

What are some bands or songs that are your guilty pleasures? I truly enjoy all kinds of music and bands.

Where can people find out more about you? They can go to my official website and also go to my social media sites.

August 2018 - Sabrina Fallah's Interview with Street Music Magazine

SMM: Tell us how did you feel winning Best Female Solo Artist in the 2018 Banger Music Awards?

Sabrina: I was very happy. I really appreciated all the love and support I received.

SMM: How did Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy idol influence your music?

Sabrina: They influenced me by the sound and feel of their music and also the emotions that come through their vocals.

SMM: Is it hard being a female rock artist coming out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

Sabrina: Being a female rock singer, I perform anywhere I can to be seen and heard. The industry itself is tough and you just have to push through it.

SMM: Why did you start playing the guitar? Who or what got you interested in the guitar?

Sabrina: I started learning to play the guitar at the age of 15 or 16. My cousin Jeff every time I sat with him would be playing his guitar, so he was part of the influence. Also, Billie from Green Day my biggest music influence played lead guitar and I wanted to be just like him.

SMM: Where do you see yourself in 6 years?

Sabrina: I hope to be signed with a label and having a world tour.

SMM: So where do your songs come from?

Sabrina: I write about life in general and what I and others have gone through or have experienced. I hope to help people through my music.

SMM: If you can give any advice to a little girl that wants to grow up and do what you do / what would you tell them?

Sabrina: In life you should do what you love, what your heart tells you. Don’t listen to people who say you can’t do it, because you can. There will be days that will be tough, but you have to get back up and do it. Go for your dream!!! Never give up!!!

SMM: Do you have any tour dates coming up?

Sabrina: Not at the moment, but my show listings would be on my official website and social media sites.

SMM: How did it feel hearing yourself on the radio?

Sabrina: It feels amazing hearing my music on the radio. Especially, when you hear it for the first time, there is so much excitement.

SMM: How can new fans find out more about Sabrina Fallah?

Sabrina: They can go to my social media sites, which are listed down below. They can purchase my music on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.

Sabrina: From the beginning I always wanted to use my name and never thought of changing it for a stage name.

August 2018 - Sabrina Fallah

We got a chance to listen to Sabrina Fallah. She has the whole package when it comes to talent in the musical world. She writes and composes and sings. She has her own sound and yet sort of reminded me a little of one of my favorites Pat Benatar from the 1980’s, but definitely has her own voice. She has been performing as a solo artist on stage for over 10 years. She also has been in bands, but has mostly perform solo. She has performed both ways and loved both. She is one of those artists who just in so in sync with the music and audience, not to mention her listeners.

What make’s her different? Sabrina’s just herself. In fact in her own words she said “She does not feel the need to try to be someone else. I wanted to be different and when I heard Green Day’s “American Idiot” album, it made me want to become a rock singer.” Sabrina is an entertainer who has fun with her audience, she wants them to have fun and enjoy themselves. She is lively and charismatic and full of energy, whether you see her live or just kick back to her music you can feel her energy.

Sabrina writes her music, but does like to collaborate with other songwriters as well. We asked her what inspires her when it come’s to writing a song and she explained “I write about what I go through in my life or what I see others go through. I like to help people through my music. In short, my inspiration is what we go through in life.” When you come to her shows you won’t get elaborate light shows and lasers beaming out of the sky, but you will get an amazing time watching and listening to her perform. What you will see is Sabrina performing solo at her shows. She mainly play’s rock, all her own original and cover songs, as she play’s on acoustic guitar.

We asked Sabrina what were her biggest influences in music she said “I have been around music since I was a child. My cousin Jeff was also in music. He used to have his own band. Whenever we see saw each other we would jam on guitar and sing together. He introduced me to a lot of different bands and Green Day was one of them. He also has a home studio, which I used to record in when I was younger back in the Myspace days.” Now Sabrina can inspire people and has many of her fans. Being a musical artist has its moments and it’s struggles, so I asked Sabrina what have been some of hers. “Being a solo artist, I am doing everything on my own, for example booking my shows, preparing for the show, choosing the songs, etc. I am used to doing things on my own, so although it is a lot of work, I don’t mind it.” I asked her what she thought were the struggles for most bands today and she stated “I think bands now a days struggle more getting paid at their gigs, than getting a show booked. Most venues/bars don’t want to pay the band, they want you to have a support jar on stage for money or they give you a free drink or a meal.”

What advice did she have for bands trying to get themselves out there and she said “To get yourself heard you need to do a lot of performances and be on all social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snap chat, etc. Keep writing, recording and releasing new music.” She also said “Believe in yourself and do what you love to do. Don’t let anyone say you can’t do it, because you can. Never give up!” We at the Coven know a lot about the history of music and the efforts that went into getting a recording made, let alone be heard, so we often ask our artists what they think about the way things were recorded now VS before. Sabrina answered “Like the old style of recording and that is basically how I do it. However, sometimes we have to move forward and follow the changes and advancements in the music industry. Even the recording studios have to incorporate new technology to keep up to date with the needs and preferences of the music industry.” Some of the other things that we have talked with many people in the music industry is pirated music has been around for a while especially since Napster and other illegal down music down load sites. However, there are so many views and opinions and we asked Sabrina what she thought about it. “I strongly believe that free downloading hurts the artists. As an artist, we work very hard to create and record the music. Being a musician isn’t cheap either, for example it costs a lot of money to get proper equipment, to record, etc. No one should be downloading music for free, but people do and that is how artists loose money. Everyone should support the artists, especially ones who are independent. ”

I DJ Savage myself think that today with all the avenues of getting music it is almost impossible for newer bands to make it off of just their music. People are not buying as many CD’s as they are downloading. It is very easy to steal music you can grab a YouTube link and put in to a converter for mp3 and there you go a free song and no charge for the download. Sabrina’s music can be found in the links below and I hope you’ll invest in buying some of her music as she puts all of herself into her music. She has fun performing at all of the venues she’s performed at and just has a good time with everyone in the crowd and she leaves no one out making the experience wonderful even with those in the back more, because she has great eye contact and expression and she makes sure everyone is apart of the musical experience.

There is so much about Sabrina that a small web page couldn’t begin to express how down to earth she is. She is kind to her followers and very up beat and has a lot of music that everyone can relate to. We are winding down in the interview. However, it’s just the beginning of Sabrina Fallah, so keep a watchful eye on her. Check her links out, you be the judge, I know you’ll love her.

July 2018 - Sabrina Fallah Interview with Richard MacInnis

Richard MacInnis here with Volocian Studios – I had the pleasure of interviewing Sabrina Fallah recently to talk about her music. Let’s take a look at how that went!

RM: Where were you born and raised?

SF: I was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This is where I have lived my whole life. I am an only child and music has always been my biggest passion. Ottawa, capital of Canada, is a beautiful city to live in. Canada is an amazing country and anywhere you travel looks different. It is a country that welcomes and celebrates all kinds of cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. There are many languages that are spoken in Canada, but French and English are the two official ones. It is a country that has contributed a lot to the world in many areas like arts and entertainment. To name a few in the music industry, I am sure you have heard of Paul Anka and Alanis Morissette who are actually from Ottawa. There are many other famous musicians like Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Michael Bublé, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, Leonard Cohen, Sarah McLachlan, etc.

RM: How long have you been playing music (and/or singing)?

SF: I have been playing music and singing on stage for over 10 years. I was 10 years old when I started leaning the piano. At 16, I got interested in learning how to play guitar. I rented one for a month. It didn’t take more than two weeks when I decided to buy my own guitar. Guitar is the main instrument that I use to accompany myself on stage and write songs.

RM: Do you use a stage name, or were you born Sabrina Fallah?

SF: My stage name is my birth name. The story behind my name is that my mom liked the main character in the movie “Sabrina”, which Audrey Hepburn played.

RM: How long have you been writing music?

SF: I was very young when I started putting my thoughts on a piece of paper. In grade 4, I began writing short stories and poetry and that led me to song writing.

RM: What made you want to take up playing music, singing, and song writing?

SF: I grew up around music. My cousin Jeff always played guitar and we sang together. He introduced me to a lot of different bands including Green Day. They became the band that got me into rock music and wanting to become a rock singer.

As I was learning how to play the piano, a friend of my mom suggested that I should learn another instrument like the guitar, which would be easier to carry around to perform. As I mentioned earlier, I fell in love with playing guitar soon after renting it.

I have always loved writing and telling stories. One day I decided to try song writing. Then, I added music and sang it. I really enjoyed it. That is how I started writing my own songs and music.

RM: Who are some of the artists that have influenced your sound?

SF: Green Day, Bon Jovi, Billy Idol…

RM: How are your sound or your performances different than the music that you’re inspired by?

SF: Most artists are influenced by other artists, but we all have our own style and it is never a copy. For example, you might hear a bit of Green Day in one of my songs and Bon Jovi in another, but I am never copying the artist.

RM: As a songwriter, what inspires you?

SF: I write about what I go through in my life or what I see others go through. I like to help people through my music. In short, my inspiration is what we go through in life.

RM: What are you listening to right now?

SF: At the moment, I am listening to a lot of Lukas Graham. I love his music and I think he is a great singer/songwriter. I can’t wait for him to release his new record.

RM: What’s next for your music career?

SF: I am writing new songs and hope to record and release a new album in the future.

RM: Where can people find out more about you?

SF: They can go to my official website and also go to my social media sites.

July 2018 - Sabrina Fallah Interview with Sound Check Entertainment

Recently I had the chance to interview Ottawa’s own rock artist Sabrina Fallah and get caught up with what she’s been up to. Check out the interview below and if you have anything you’d like to know in addition we can do a follow-up for you. Enjoy.

INTERVIEW

1. What have you been up to lately? What do you want your fans to know at this time?

Answer: I have of course been writing and working on new music. In addition, I have been doing a radio show called Soundcheck with Sabrina on Jungle 77.3. I play mostly mainstream music, but sometimes add in some independents. It has been fun doing this.

2. Do you have a record label?

Answer: I don’t have a record label, but I would love to be signed one day.

3. Are you a member of any music organizations?

Answer: I am a member of SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada) and I am also with SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada).

4. What can you tell me about the instruments you play?

Answer: I started to learn the piano when I was 10. At age 16, I got my first acoustic guitar and shortly after that I got my electric guitar.

5. What are your favorite and least favorite venues?

Answer: I love all the places I have performed at. Small or big I enjoyed performing live and the audiences have always been very supportive.

6. Do you have any upcoming shows?

Answer: No shows booked at the moment. My show listings would be on my official website and also on my social media sites.

7. Which songs do you perform most frequently?

Answer: I like performing my own original songs live, but I love playing cover songs as well.

8. Who writes your songs?

Answer: I usually write my own songs, but I have also worked with other songwriters, which I have enjoyed very much.

9. What are the main themes or topics for most of your songs?

Answer: I write about what I go through in my life or what I see others go through. I like to help people through my music.

10. Could you briefly describe your music-making process?

Answer: I normally start with a song idea, but at times I have the music first and then I think about the lyrics. I always have my guitar beside me, so I can start strumming to get a melody going. Then I would start singing some lyrics along while playing my guitar. It goes without saying that while going through this process there could be small or big changes to both lyrics and music.

11. How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?

Answer: They can go to my social media sites, which are listed down below. They can purchase my music on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc.

1. For our readers who have never heard of your music, explain your sound in 5 words? Edgy, Punchy, Rock, Punk and Raspy

2. If you could go open up for any artist on tour right now, who would it be? It would be Green Day and Lukas Graham.

3. What are a 3 things you couldn’t live without and why? This is a hard one. There are so many things I couldn’t live without, but I think the 3 things would be my cell phone, my makeup and my guitar. I chose them, because everything is on my cell phone, I don’t leave the house without makeup and my guitar is part of my love for music.

4. You write all your own music (if not then explain that you do not) where do you draw inspiration from? I write about what I go through in my life or what I see others go through. I like to help people through my music. In short, my inspiration is what we go through in life.

5. What’s your motto or the advice you live by? Never give up!

6. When you found out that you got Spotlight Talent of the month for MMMagazine, how did that make you feel? I was of course excited, but also happy and appreciative that my music was chosen and supported by your magazine.

July 2018 - “SHAKEN, STIRRED & MORE”

WOW I HAVE BEEN WOOSHED INTO THE WORLD OF BAM, CRASH AND SMASH, WITH THE EP FROM SABRINA FALLAH, CALLED “KISS IS A KILLER” AND MY GOSH WHAT A TREMENDOUS VOICE, WITH THE FIRST TRACK CALLED “DIDN’T LAST” SABRINA TAKES THE VOCALS OFF THE CHARTS WITH HER GEAR DRIVEN EXCITEMENT AND KEEPS THE THROTTLE DOWN ALL THE WAY THROUGH WITH THIS EPIC AND RIGHTEOUS SONG. THE NEXT SONG ON THIS AMAZING EP IS CALLED “HURT” AND SABRINA REALLY HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD, AND HER VOCALS ARE CLEAR AND PRECISE AND MOST ENJOYABLE. SABRINA HAS YET A SIMPLISTIC APPROACH IN THIS SONG, RESEMBLING A SIT DOWN ON THE FLOOR KIND OF MUSIC AND SABRINA REALLY HAS HIT A SOFT SPOT I MY HEART WITH THIS SONG, A POWER BALLAD OF SORTS, HOWEVER HER ACOUSTIC PLAYING JUST ADDS IN A FALVOR THAT GOES UNMATCHED AND IS A WONDERFUL SONG AND WELL WRITTEN. AS I LISTENED ON TO THIS MIRACULOUS AND AMAZING EP I REALIZED THAT SABRINA HAS A CONNECTION WITH HER MUSIC AND SHOWCASES THIS WITHIN THE CONFINES OF HER JUST AWESOME SONGWRITING AND SUPERB PLOISHED LYRICS AND THE MIX .SABRINA’S MUSIC IS AMAZING AND SOUNDS PERFECT. PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THIS IS THE NEXT SONG CALLED “KISS IS A KILLER” WHERE THE GEAR DRIVEN ROCK ROLLS RIGHT THROUGH YOU AND HAS NO SIGNS OF EXITING UNTIL IT REVERBERTAES THROUGH YOUR SPINE, AND LEAVES YOU SHAKING IN WHAT’S LEFT OF YOUR BODY. SABRINA HAS THE TOTAL MUSICALITY IN HER BONES AND REALLY SHAKES YOUR WORLD AS YOU LISTEN TO THIS ROCK AND ROLL EP THAT IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR AND DAMNED HARD EDGE ROCK & ROLL. I REALLY LOVE THIS EP. THE NEXT TRACK CALLED “PARADISE COMES WITH A PRICE” SABRINA HAS A AMAZING ABILITY TO CONVINCE YOUR MUSICAL PALLET TO HUM AND STRUM ALONG WITH HER MUSIC, SHE HAS A WAY OF BEING SO DAMN EXPRESSIVE WITHIN HER MAGICAL AND EMOTIONAL LYRICS AND BALANCED WITH HER GUITAR RHYTHM MAKES IT A REAL AND HEARTFELT AND UP AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, AND I REALLY DIG HER STYLE AND CHOICE OF SONG, THROUGHOUT THIS ONE HELL OF AN EP. THE LAST SONG ON THIS GEAR DRIVEN AND REALLY SUPERB EP SABRINA HAS THAT SOUND THAT JUST SAYS IT ALL. THE SONG IS CALLED”STUCK UP” AND SABRINA HAS THAT CONTINUED SOUND THAT IS THE RICHEST SUGAR CAKE COUPLED WITH THE SWEETEST ICING EVER. AS I REALIZED THIS WAS THE LAST SONG ON THIS TREMENDOUS EP AND WAS SADDENED TO SEE IT END, LEAVING ME TO WANT MORE. MEANING I HAVE ANTICIPATIONS OF HEARING MORE FROM THE TREMENDOUS AND AWESOME MUISCALITY OF A ROCK & ROLLER THAT DOESN’T QUIT, AND REMAINS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST ROCK ALBUMS I’VE HEARD IN QUITE A FEW YEARS AND I THANK SABRINA FOR ALOWING ME TO HEAR SUCH A SUPERB EP, I DO EAGERLY LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING MORE FROM THIS POLISHED AND VERY REACTIVE MUSIC ARTIST NAMED SABRINA FALLAH. THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN SABRINA FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND WHEN YOU GET YOUR FULL ALBUM OUT PLEASE CONTACT ME I WILL BE HAPPY TO WRITE A FULL REVIEW OF YOUR TREMENDOUS TALENTS, AND WHEREVER I TRAVEL WITHIN THIS JOURNEY OF LIFE, MAY I BE BLESSED TO SEE SABRINA IN A LIVE CONCERT, NOW THAT MY FRIENDS WILL BE AN TOTAL EARTH SHAKING MOMENT IN MY LIFE.

STEVEN F. ADAMS

MUSIC PUBLICIST/ REVIEWER OWNER SOUNDWAVEONE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIA

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July 2018 - In The Air Sabrina Fallah First Indie Rock Artist!

1. Tell us a little more about yourself for those who aren’t familiar with you? My name is Sabrina Fallah and I am from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I love to sing, write songs and play the guitar. On my spare time I love to bake, go shopping and go on walks. I love animals in general and I have been feeding squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and birds in my backyard. I don’t feed racoons, but they have come a few times and stolen the peanuts from the squirrels.

2. When did you first realize you had a love and a talent for music? My parents said before I could even talk I was humming tunes. I was very young when I realized I had a love and passion for music. I used to love to perform for my parents and family when we were all together.

3. How long have you been performing out in the public and where was your first gig? I have been performing for over 10 years. I don’t quite remember the venue my first gig was at, but I am sure it was in Toronto.

4. Who has really influenced you to follow your dreams to perform and write? When I was young, I started writing stories and poetry, which lead me to song writing. Then I started learning the piano and then guitar came soon after that. My parents and my cousin Jeff played a very important role in encouraging me to follow my dreams. Music has always been a part of my life and I always wanted to be involved in it. When I heard Green Day’s “American Idiot” album, they got me to realize I wanted to become a professional rock singer.

5. What motivated you to write Kiss Is a Killer? When I was in Nashville to record my EP, I got the opportunity to co-write with some great songwriters. The songwriter I was working with actually came up with the song title, which when he mentioned it, I knew straight away that it would be the title of the EP, even before we started writing the lyrics.

6. Are you currently working on any new projects? I am writing new songs and hope to record a new album in the future.

7. Seeing that you are a resident of Canada have you performed in the U.S.A? I have performed in the states. While I was in Nashville working on my music, I got the opportunity to perform a couple of times at the Commodore Bar and Grill. It was a songwriter’s night and I got to sing my own original songs. I certainly hope I get the opportunity to perform in the states again.

8. Do you have a YouTube link and video for the world to view? You can hear my music and watch my videos on my YouTube channel (thefallah)).

9. Seeing that you are a Bon Jovi fan and so am I, what are your top 5 songs? I love all their music. It is really hard to choose my top 5, so here are just 5 random songs, which I love by them: “In These Arms”, “You Want To Make A Memory”, “Bad Medicine”, “It’s My Life” and “Everyday”.

10. Do you think you will ever perform in the U.S.A, specifically in my home state of New York? I would love to perform in New York, especially in Times Square. If I get the opportunity, it would be amazing.

11. Last, but not least, do you find it a struggle to advertise and market yourself with all the talent out there in the world? I see a lot of frustration; does it get frustrating for you as well? Since we have social media where we can post our music and videos, it makes it easier for artists to advertise and market their music. It is still tough out there no matter what.

June 2018 - Sabrina Fallah Interview With Miami Paradise Radio

Can you tell us something about yourself? My name is Sabrina Fallah and I am from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I love to sing, write songs and play the guitar. On my spare time I love to bake, go shopping and go on walks. I love animals in general and I have been feeding squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and birds in my backyard. I don’t feed raccoons, but they have come a few times and stolen the peanuts from the squirrels.

Can your remember the first time you performed in front of a live audience and how did you feel? The first time I performed in front of a live audience I was very nervous and frightened to go on stage. I then faced my fear and performed. I was so happy that I did, because after I sang, I wanted to continue and not get off stage. I knew then that was really what I wanted to do.

Why did you decide to become a rock singer? At the beginning, I was listening to and singing all kinds of music. After my cousin introduced me to Green Day, I then realized that rock was the style of music I wanted to do.

Which song you have written is your favorite and why? I have written many songs and it is hard for me to choose a favourite. I enjoy singing every one of them.

When you worked with legendary Kent Wells, what was going through your head? I was so happy to get the opportunity to work with such a well known and great producer. I couldn’t believe I was actually in the studio where a lot of well known musicians such as Dolly Parton had recorded, like I was in the same booth as them. It was an amazing experience working and recording with Kent.

Performing in Ottawa, Toronto must be very exciting. Do you have any plans on performing in the United States one day? I have performed in the states. While I was in Nashville working on my music, I got the opportunity to perform a couple of times at the Commodore Bar and Grill. It was a songwriters night and I got to sing my own original songs. I certainly hope I get the opportunity to sing in the states again.

On that final note, do you have any advice for the new upcoming generation of artists? When you want something, go for it. Don’t let anything or anyone stop you from achieving your dreams. Never give up!

June 2018 - Voices To Be Heard

Review and Text Interview with an astounding artist/singer/songwriter: Sabrina Fallah.

A soulful collection that brings you feet first into her music, gracing the passion she shares with us all and holds you to a light of sound and silence.

Watch Sabrina’s eyes and you will dive into her soul, finding that spark that holds off the dull moments and brings the thrill of sound filled delight. Lets add her voice to be heard!

We asked. What can you tell me about your life? I am from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and have been here all my life. I went to Algonquin College and took the Pre – Music Production program. I have been interested in music my whole life and my parents tell me that I would hmm music and try to sing even when I couldn’t yet speak. I became hoocked to rock music when my cousin introduced me to Green Day’s albums 1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours and Dookie. I got my first acoustic guitar when I was 16 years old to accompany myself, to write lyrics and compose music. As you have noticed, most of my life has been devoted to music.

What brings out the passion you show in your music? It is the love for music and being able to tell my story through it.

If you had to choose professions other then being a singer/songwriter, What would you choose? I would love to be a detective, because of mystery or a race car driver, because of speed.

Who is your mentor, growing up and how did that person inspire you? I consider my cousin Jeff as my mentor. He got me into music and encouraged me to pursue it, because of the passion I had for it. Jeff is also a musician himself and has a home recording studio where I have recorded some of my music, which I used to upload on Myspace.

Who are the people behind you that work with you before and during your stage performances? I am a solo artist, so I do everything myself. However, I have very supportive parents who take me to all of my shows. My father usually helps me set up my equipments on stage.

How do you encourage others to be their best when someone do not feel their best? I would try to tell them that everything willl be okay and not to be afraid. I would also try to help them trust themselves and to develop confidence. To be the best is the best you can do and not to compare yourself with others.

What is the first thing you think of before going on stage and what advice would you give someone before they go on? A lot of things go through my mind before I go on stage. For example, worrying about remembering lyrics, doing a good show, and have a little bit of anxiety, which disappears after I sing the first song.

The advice I would give someone before they go on stage is to be confident, not to overthink, have fun and to do their best.

What is the hard part of creating songs? In general, I would say having the song idea, but not being able to express it in words on a piece of paper. Going through writers block can be a struggle and you may have to leave the song for a few days or weeks to rest your mind or compeletely write a new song and then come back to the one you were working on.

Do the words come before the tune or the tune before the lyrics? For me, it happens both ways. Sometimes I have the lyrics first, and sometimes the music.

What charities do you support? I have performed for the following charities Autism, SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Diabetes and a few more. However, I myself also support Cancer research, Heart & Stroke Foundation and Mental Health.

What would you consider to be a great day for you? Seeing dogs, cats and feeding the squirrels in my backyard. Also, it is a great day when I finish a song I have been working on.

Is there anything you would love to tell the viewers and listeners that is personal and meaningful to you? Life can be taugh and we all have good and bad days. We just need to keep our head up and remain positive and never give up.

What would you call your best life experience? And what happened? When I was very young, I had fear of going on stage. At 14, I decided to participate in a singing competition. The day of the competition I was so scared that I started crying and wanted to go back home. My parents convinced me just to stick around and watch. They told me the decision was mine and that I didn’t have to perform as long as I didn’t regret it the next day. Once I got inside, I don’t know why, but I wanted to be on that stage. So, I performed and won 1st place. I know now if I hadn’t push myself to go on stage and perform for public, I wouldn’t have ever gotten over my stage fright and be where I am now.

How did you decide you wanted to share your dreams and desires with us all? Music has been a part of my life since I was a child. When I was 15 or 16 I heard Green Day’s “American Idiot” album and that was when I knew that I wanted to become a professional rock singer.

Going through bad times and good. How would you help others going through it themselves and what can you say to help from your own experiences? In life you go through a lot and you just have to stay strong, be positive, believe in yourself and keep moving forward.

What do your instincts tell you about some people. And do you listen to them? In life they always say listen to your instincts, because it turns out to be always right. But, do we really listen to it all the time, no not really.

What is the gift you share with everyone you meet? I have been told that I am very approachable. Depending on the person and the place we meet, I like to listen to find out about them and also share my own stories.

How do you prepare yourself before going on stage? I do my vocal warm ups as I put my makeup on. I also pray and take some deep breaths to calm my nerves.

Where can others purchase your music and contact you for interviews and promotions? They can purchase my music on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, etc. They can contact me on my social media sites.

June 2018 - Discover Indie Rock Artist Sabrina Fallah

Indie Rock Singer/Songwriter Sabrina Fallah credits Green Day, one of her favorite bands that she grew up listening to, for getting her interested in becoming a rock singer. At 14, Fallah started playing the guitar and later she would study the vocal styles of Green Day, Bon Jovi, and Billy Idol because they matched her low, raspy, deep singing style. But vocal training would help her perfect her rock style vocals.

Fallah hails from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada where she performs extensively as well as in Central Canada, and at various Canadian and international venues, festivals, and charity events.

She has worked with some renown producers such as Stuart Epps (Elton John, Led Zepplin) with whom she recorded her self-titled rock EP. Her 2015 single “The Frontline” was produced by award-winning producer, Chris Birkett who has worked with Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, and more. In 2016, Fallah got the chance to work with veteran producer Kent Wells in Nashville for her EP “Kiss is a Killer.”

Sabrina is writing new songs and currently has no tours planned.

I interviewed Sabrina recently about her EP, her DJ gig, working with notable producers, international venues, production, and more.

Congratulations on your EP ‘Kiss Is a Killer’. What is the concept or theme?

When I went to Nashville to co-write, I wanted to write about what I and others have been through in their life. I want people to relate to my music when they listen to it.

You have worked with notable producers such as Stuart Epps (worked with Elton John, Led Zepplin, and more) for your self-titled debut EP and with award-winning producer Chris Burkett (Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Buffy Sainte Marie and more) for your successful 2015 single “The Frontline”. How did the opportunity come up to work with them? How was it to work with them and any plans to do so again in the future?

I was in my Producers class in college and Stuart, through Skype/video chat, gave a lecture to the class about the music business and himself. He asked the class some questions like “who writes music”, “who plays an instrument”, etc. I raised my hand up a couple of times. I didn’t know he could see me since I was sitting in the corner of the room. He then asked my teacher if he could talk to me. We had a wonderful chat and then he asked if he could hear some of my music. I then got his contact information from my teacher and forwarded a few of the songs I had already recorded. Stuart expressed an interest to work with me and that is how we got to work together to record my first EP self-titled “Sabrina Fallah”. Stuart and the band he provided for my record were amazing to work with. They made me feel at home and very comfortable right away. I would love to work with them again.

When I was in Toronto, I was songwriting and I wanted to find a producer to work with. At one of the meetings at SAC (Songwriters Association of Canada), I met someone who suggested that I should contact Chris Burkett who was into rock music. He then gave me his contact information and I gave Chris a call and arranged a meeting with him.

Working with Stuart Epps and Chris Burkett was a lot of fun. I would definitely love to work with them again.

For your current EP, you worked with veteran producer Kent Wells in Nashville, Tennessee and co-wrote with several songwriters there. What was that experience like? How did co-writing compare to writing original songs yourself? Would you do it again?

My first week in Nashville was really intense, co-writing almost every day with different songwriters. Before arriving in Nashville, I was in contact with the team I was going to work with, so they knew the styles of music I wanted to write and record. Although I had many of my original songs with me, I decided to start fresh and write completely new ones. Every songwriting session was about 2 to 3 hours long, some were written in their offices and some where I was staying.

I had such a great time co-writing, it was a different experience with each writer. They each had their own unique style of writing and structuring the song. I really like how all the new songs have turned out. It was really hard narrowing it down to the few songs we chose to record.

I love writing by myself, but having another songwriter to write with can bring up many new and fresh ideas into the song.

Honestly, I enjoy it both ways.

Explain your production process.

I had a pre-production meeting at the studio with producer Kent Wells. We went through each song to find the right key for my voice. We then chose five songs to be recorded, three with the full band and two acoustically. I was very happy that the ones I really liked got picked.

It was rather late in the evening when the band and I went into the studio to record. I sang rough vocals, while the band played to lay down the tracks to my three songs. It was such a great experience. The band was amazing, very kind and fun. They were such great musicians that it didn’t take us long to record. For the acoustic recordings, which I did the following day, I sang while Kent Wells put down the acoustic guitar tracks.

I had a lot of fun recording my vocals in the studio and learned a great deal.

Every studio experience has been different. Kent Wells taught me a lot vocally, which I will take with me and use when I record and perform.

You have performed extensively in Central Canada as well as Canadian and international venues, festivals, and charities. What other countries have you performed in and what were those experiences like?

I got an amazing opportunity to perform in Barbados at the Holetown Festival in February 2011. I performed on the opening day of the festival and then an evening show near the water during the week. I had such a good time performing and sharing the stage with so many talented musicians. The people were very welcoming and I got to talk to quite a few of the ones who saw my performances.

I also performed in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States while I was working on new music. I got the opportunity to perform a couple of times at the Commodore Bar and Grill. It was a songwriters night and I got to sing my own original songs. There were a lot of amazing talents performing as well. It was really interesting how different that was from a songwriters night in Canada. They would have 3 to 4 artists on the stage at the same time and each would sing one song after the other for a total of 3 to 4 songs for each performer. As you know in Canada, they usually take one artist at a time on stage. I had a really good time and enjoyed performing there.

In an interview, you mentioned listening mostly to male rock singers (Green Day, Bon Jovi, etc) because they match your singing style (low, deep and raspy), but you also decided to have vocal training. Explain how vocal training helped your rock style vocals.

In the beginning, I started singing a lot of different styles of music with no vocal training. When I decided the style I wanted to sing, I got a vocal coach to help me with techniques to sing rock as well as how to protect my vocal chords.

How specifically did your influences, Bon Jovi, Green Day, and Billy Idol, become a part of your unique blend of style?

I learned a lot from them, especially vocally. They are the bands that I grew up with and Green Day is the band that got me into wanting to become a rock singer.

Why do you play more acoustic when performing live?

I play acoustic because I love the sound of it and also I perform at many smaller venues, which I thought was more suitable.

What guitarists influenced or inspired you to start playing at age 14?

I think it was more my cousin, Jeff. He has been around music his entire life and always introduced me to new bands to listen to. He would always play his guitar and that got me interested in trying it out myself and I got hooked on it.

You currently are a DJ on Jungle 77.3, an online radio station. How has this helped your career as a musician?

It is another fun thing to do in music. I love being a DJ on the radio, talking and playing awesome music.

Explain why you don’t think there are many women rockers in indie music. How can more women be encouraged to embrace rock instead of pop music as musicians?

I don’t think it is only the female singers. I think in general a lot of newcomers follow what is current and popular now. A lot of people in the music business and outside wanted me to sing pop music, but I stuck to my guns. I was lucky that

I found producers who had experience in recording rock music, working with female artists and they accepted and encouraged me to do what I wanted.

I personally enjoy rock music and at the same time wanted to be different.

How can women in the indie music industry be better supported?

I believe it is a very tough business for women and as a female singer, all women need to stick together and help each other.

What advice would you give to women pursuing or thinking about a career in music?

Believe in yourself and do what you love to do.

Don’t let anyone say you can’t do it, because you can!

What projects are you working on for 2018?

Currently enjoying being a DJ on Jungle 77.3 and at the same time, writing some new songs.

What are your tour plans for 2018?

No tours planned at the moment.

August 2017 - Q&A with Sabrina Fallah - Indie Music Lives Here

Aj will be joined by Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist Sabrina Fallah later this week on The IMLH Show. We caught up with her last weekend to say what up and get to know her:

Every blog and/or music podcast asks the same cookie cutter questions. We’re going to mix it up a bit. Your music..define what it means to you and the benefits and challenges of doing it on an independent level?

Music is a big part of my life. I love helping people through messages in my music. Doing music on an independent level is very challenging and requires a lot of hard work, but has given me the room to grow as an artist. I enjoy writing music, recording and performing.

Worst experience at a gig?

Showing up to the venue realizing they had no sound equipment for me to hook up my guitar and mic. However, I did perform acoustically, but not everyone could hear me, because the venue was big.

You’re from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Worst misconception we Americans have of our neighbors to the north?

It seems that some Americans think that Canada has snow all year round and they can come to ski at anytime. I have been told a few times that people don’t come to Canada, because it is always cold.

Your new EP, “Kiss Is a Killer” is unlike anything we’ve featured in a long time. Talk about the journey to this point for you as a singer/songwriter and guitarist?

I have been writing short stories and poetry since I was very young, which lead me to writing songs. When I was 14 I won my first singing competition and that was when I knew I wanted to become a singer. After hearing “American Idiot” by Green Day, I knew that rock was the genre I wanted to follow. I recorded my first selt-titled EP in England with producer Stuart Epps. I then worked with Chris Birkett in Toronto and released my single “The Frontline”. Almost a year later I got the opportunity to go to Nashville to write with a few very talented songwriters and recorded my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” with producer Kent Wells.

Lets paint this picture…you’re at a bar with your favorite all time musicians in a dream scenario. Who’s sitting with you and what are you drinking?

August 2017 - Interview with Sabrina Fallah

Sabrina Fallah is a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A natural on stage with her polished vocals to her guitar playing, this talented singer-songwriter has a powerful voice and a lot of personality. Sabrina has already made a name for herself by performing wherever possible over the years. Her latest album was recorded in Nashville and features co-writing from some of Music City’s finest songwriting talents!

In this interview spotlight, we chat with Sabrina about her latest release, influences, the digital world and more.

Full Q&A along with links and streams below.

Where are you from and what style of music do you create?

I am from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I create rock music.

What led you down this path of music and what motivates you to stay the course?

I have been around music since I was a child. When I was 14 years old, I won my first singing competition and that was when I knew I wanted to become a singer. When I heard Green Day’s “American Idiot” album, it caught my attention. I loved it so much that I wanted to do rock music. I am very passionate about music and it keeps me going in life.

How is your new release different than previous ones? Did you set out to accomplish anything specific?

My EP “Kiss Is a Killer” was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and co-written with some great songwriters. I wanted my album to sound a bit harder than my last release. I did add two acoustic songs to my record “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”, which I did two acoustic videos for to add a different feel, while my other songs “Kiss Is a Killer”, “Stuck Up” and “Didn’t Last” had a full band.

Do you face challenges as an indie musician in a digital age? How has technology helped you (assuming it helps)?

Since everything is online now and I use social media, I really have to keep everything up to date. I really enjoy using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and more to post things and communicate with my followers.

You can purchase my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” and my other songs on iTunes.

July 2017 - Sabrina Fallah: The ‘Kiss Is a Killer’ Music Interview

With a powerful voice and vibrancy, singer-songwriter and guitarist Sabrina Fallah was born to be a rocker. After listening to her current five-song EP, Kiss Is a Killer, you will agree the Ottawa, Ontario Canada-based artist is an unstoppable indie music force to be heard. Working with veteran producer Kent Wells, Fallah has served up a collection of original radio-friendly acoustic and electric tracks which are ready for rotation. But this is just the beginning of the story.

Music from the EP

The 3:14 title cut from Kiss Is a Killer revolves around a relationship wrecked by one-sided deceit with Fallah’s voice lending an emotive truth and passion to the charged lyrics. As the singer points out, she’s “Tokyo and you’re Godzilla” and we all know how that ends.

Another standout from the EP, “Didn’t Last,” moves at a slightly different pace, but again with the artist’s voice properly balanced and precisely mixed. Each of the electric tracks also is armed with tightly knit, no-nonsense guitar fills. Hold on, because there is more to the EP.

Acoustic Originals

In Feb. 2016, Sabrina travelled to Nashville where she filmed acoustic videos for two songs on the EP: “Paradise Comes with a Price” and “Hurt.” Each is an unplugged gem featuring the singer, arguably, at her best. While the video for “Paradise Comes with a Price” provides further insight into the artist’s concert charisma, the 2:51 “Hurt,” a song of sensitivity, privacy and pain, has a melody more on par with Nuno Betancourt’s Extreme.

Music Interview Magazine caught up with Sabrina Fallah to discuss Kiss Is a Killer, filming the videos for her songs, live performances and more.

Interview With Sabrina Fallah

While in Nashville last year, you filmed two acoustic videos of songs from your EP, Kiss Is a Killer. Tell us how that came about.

Filming the two acoustic videos for “Hurt” and “Paradise Comes with a Price” was a great experience. They were filmed in Kent Wells’ studio. Kent, who produced my songs, played the acoustic guitar as I sang. It was such a nice atmosphere. The whole team was very professional and helpful.

The acoustic tracks, which include “Hurt” and “Paradise Comes with a Price,” are a bit of a departure from the other songs on the EP. What made you go with the unplugged sound?

When I co-wrote “Hurt” and “Paradise Comes with a Price,” I knew those songs needed to be acoustic. So, I decided to record them acoustically, which gave them a different feel on the record. It’s nice to have some songs with a band and some acoustic.

“Stuck Up”, “Didn’t Last” and the EP’s title cut are all rockers. Do you have a favorite from the album? Is this the first time you worked with veteran music producer Kent Wells? Who are the other musicians on the album?

I love all the songs. I co-wrote “Kiss Is a Killer,” “Stuck Up,” “Didn’t Last,” “Paradise Comes with a Price” and “Hurt,” for Kiss Is a Killer. It is hard to choose a favourite. This was the first time I worked with Kent Wells. I had a lot of fun recording my vocals in the studio and learned a great deal. Every studio experience has been different. Kent taught me a lot vocally, which I will take and use when I record and perform.

On your website, you say that you’ve performed “wherever possible over the years.” What were some of the more interesting venues?

I have performed at a lot of different venues over the years, including bars, festivals, charity events and fundraising events. I enjoyed performing at all of them.

What’s next for Sabrina Fallah?

That will definitely include new music, more performing and interviews.

Contact The Artist

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabrinafallah

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_fallah/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sabrina-Fallah-142906139057883/

MySpace: https://myspace.com/thefallah

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/sabrinafallah

Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/sabrinafallah

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thefallah

Sabrina Fallah website http://sabrinafallah.com/

July 2017 - Smash Up Magazine - Sabrina Fallah

Women rock, and in Sabrina Fallah’s case, she actually does rock. Her guitar-driven melodies might remind you of P!nk or Avril Lavigne, but Fallah’s sweet soprano adds a unique twist.

Her EPs, a self-titled debut and follow-up album “Kiss Is a Killer,” show that she’s been at this for a while. In the 10 years she’s been performing, music has become her full-time work. Her first hint that she wanted to be a singer was at age 14 when she won her first singing competition, but she’s been surrounded by music since childhood. Her cousin would play his guitar and let her hear the new bands he was listening to. Some of her favorites now are Green Day, Bon Jovi, and Billy Idol. This exposure, along with her love of writing short stories and poetry, led her to becoming a singer/songwriter.

Moments in her everyday life inspire her lyrics, but the process itself changes each time. Sometimes, the idea and the lyrics come first, and then the music. Other times, the music comes first, and she thinks of a story to go with it. Sometimes, she starts with the chorus, then the verse, or vice versa. “At times,” she says, “it takes me 5 minutes to finish a song, or it might take me days or even weeks.” Her confessional lyrics focus on love and relationships, not shying away from the pain or the passion. In “Hurt,” she turns the anguish of an ended relationship into something that can heal.

It’s easy to talk about love, but “hurt such a hard four letter word,” she sings. “I’m finally letting go of the hurt/it’s only a feeling,hurt/the pain can start the healing in my soul.” But her writing can also be playful. She goes big on the title track of “Kiss Is a Killer,” declaring, “I’m Tokyo, you’re Godzilla! Your kiss is a killer!”

Being an independent musician is hard work, and a female rocker at that. “[It] hasn’t been easy, because it is known for men to be rockers,” she admits. “It has been hard, but I still push through.” Those tough times–like confronting her fear of singing for crowds–are balanced by the good ones.

“I can’t pick just one,” she says, but “collaborating with other songwriters inspires me to learn more.” Fallah stays motivated by being as busy as she can, with her music as the drive to keep creating. In the future, she’d like to go international, but right now, she tours widely in Ottawa, Toronto, and central Canada. To unwind, she keeps things simple–baking, biking, or binging some of her favorite shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Her advice for others who want to pursue music? “Do what you love and never give up!”

June 2017 - The Return Of Sabrina Fallah

My name is Sabrina Fallah and I am a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In February 2016, I got the opportunity to go to Nashville, Tennessee to write new songs with really talented songwriters and to record my new EP with veteran producer Kent Wells. While I was there, I also filmed two acoustic videos for my songs “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”. You can watch these videos on my YouTube channel (thefallah). I released my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” in June 2016 on iTunes.

Hello Sabrina, how are you today?

I am doing very well thank you. Really happy it is May and that all the snow has melted in Canada. This month I have a lot of radio interviews, which I am very excited about.

What did friends call you when you were a child?

As a child no one gave me any nick names. But later on I would get called, shortster, shorty, Sabby, Sab, etc.

So what made you want to be a singer?

I have been passionate about music my entire life and have always enjoyed listening to it. One day I decided that I wanted to be a singer. When I heard the “American Idiot” record of Green Day, that was when I knew I wanted to be a rock singer.

Do you sing in the shower?

Yes, I love to sing in the shower all the time.

Have you ever googled yourself?

Oh yes. I love googling myself to see what people have said. Also, I have found interesting articles that were written about me, that I didn’t know were on the internet.

Who are your musical influences?

Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol.

What cheers you up on a bad day?

Listening to music and going to the pet store to see the dogs, cats and rabbits. I can’t have pets at home, because of my allergies, so I go to the pet store.

Do you have any pre-show rituals?

Before a show I try to relax as much as I can, listen to music and pray.

Who would you like to be as big as music wise?

If I had to choose who I would love to be as big as, it would be Green Day.

June 2017 - Artist Spotlight ~ Sabrina Fallah

Sabrina Fallah is a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A natural on stage with her polished vocals to her guitar playing, this talented singer-songwriter has a powerful voice and a lot of personality. Sabrina has already made a name for herself by performing whenever possible over the years.

The first EP of original songs by Sabrina Fallah was recorded in England by producer Stuart Epps, who has worked with notables like Elton John, Led Zeppelin and the like. This as released as her self-titled rock EP on iTunes. Songs from the EP are played on radio, particularly by Canadian, U.S. and European university, college and online radio stations.

In February 2016, Sabrina made a trip to Nashville, Tennessee where she had the opportunity to co-write with several songwriters and record brand new songs with veteran producer Kent Wells. Sabrina filmed two acoustic videos for two tracks from her EP, which were acoustically recorded. Her new EP Kiss Is a Killer and her videos can be heard and seen on her official website as well as on her social media sites. You can purchase her EP on iTunes.

Why music? Why that path and not a doctor, teacher or politician?

Sabrina Fallah: I got into music at a very young age and really enjoyed being around it. But, when I was a child before I pursued music, I did want to be a veterinarian, doctor, detective, etc, but I grew out of it and really had my heart into pursuing music.

Do you remember when you got bit by the music bug?

Yes I do. When I was 14 years old, I won my 1st singing competition and that was when I knew I wanted to become a singer.

What makes a good song?

Having a good strong catchy hook to get the listeners attention.

If you could bring back any musician who’s no longer with us and
perform with them, who would it be?

It would be Elvis Presley.

If you could have any super power, what would you choose?

It would be invisibility and mind reading. I think those would be cool to have.

June 2017 - Sabrina Fallah Rock Singer, Guitarist

“While Interviewing Jenn Ibara I met the Passionate Rock Voice of Guitarist, Songwriter Sabrina Fallah! I asked if if her talents would do an Interview to Inspire Kids to Love, Play, Sing, Create and Share their own Music. Sabrina , of course said YES!” Paul Cody

P.S. FIRST AN INSPIRING LETTER TO KIDS FROM SABRINA FALLAH

“When you are a kid, you dream about doing something you love. That is where it all starts. You start to imagine yourself being there and that starts to motivate you to go for your dream. You listen to your heart and go for what you want. Don’t let anyone come in your way. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t achieve it. Just do it! Go for it! Never give up!”

P.S. REMEMBER Your Suitcase of Happiness from Sabrina and Mark Jaffe former Senior Executive at the Walt Disney Company

Sabrina Fallah is a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A natural on stage with her polished vocals to her guitar playing, this talented singer-songwriter has a powerful voice and a lot of personality. Sabrina has already made a name for herself by performing wherever possible over the years.

Some of her music influences include Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol. You can hear a bit of each of her mentors in her original songs where their influences have become a part of her unique blend of style.

She performs widely in Ottawa, Toronto and extensively in Central Canada. She has entertained audiences at various Canadian and international venues and festivals, as well as charity events.

The first EP of original songs by Sabrina Fallah was recorded in England by producer Stuart Epps, who has worked with notables like Elton John, Led Zeppelin and the like. This was released as her self-titled rock EP on iTunes. Songs from this EP are played on radio, particularly by Canadian, U.S. and European university, college and online radio stations.

Sabrina released her single “The Frontline” along with an Official Video in August 2015. Chris Birkett, an award winning producer, produced “The Frontline”. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music: Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Buffy Sainte Marie, Sinead O’Connor, and more.

In February 2016, Sabrina made a trip to Nashville, Tennessee where she had the opportunity to co-write with several songwriters and record brand new songs with veteran producer Kent Wells. Sabrina filmed two acoustic videos for two tracks from her EP, which were acoustically recorded. Her new EP “Kiss Is a Killer” and her videos can be heard and seen on her official website as well as on her other social media sites. You can now purchase her EP on iTunes.

Meet The Music Passion of Sabrina Fallah

Interview by Paul Cody and 12 Co-Hosts who Love Sabrina’s Music (Click on their names to meet them)

Paul; Sabrina, who are your influences?

Sabrina; My influences are Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol.

Gayle Keeler ; Who would you love to work with?

Sabrina; There are many artists I would love to work with; Green Day, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Simple Plan, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi, Hedley and more.

Paul: Tell me about your song “Kiss Is a Killer”?

Sabrina; I co-wrote this song in Nashville, Tennessee with a songwriter. He came up with the song title, which when I heard it, I knew it was going to be the title of the EP and the single for the record. How the song idea came about was I thought about Grease, you know the guys with the leather pants, leather jackets, trying to be cool to get the girls. You know like bad boys, but not the mean bad boys, the cool bad boys. The boys who gets the girl and gives the best kisses ever. I thought that was a cool idea and we went along with it.

Jennifer Lynn Edwards ; What song have you written that has surprised you in some way?

Sabrina: I think it would have to be my song “Kiss Is a Killer”, which I co-wrote, because as soon as I heard my songwriter tell me about the song idea he had, which was “Kiss Is a Killer, I knew it was going to be the title of the EP and the single for the record.

David Guitard; I’d like to ask you if your songs have come from personal experiences that have affected you in a profound way that now come out in your music?

Sabrina: Yes, some of my songs are very close to my heart.

Paul: What got you into music?

Sabrina: The love and passion for it.

Kristin K Cuevas; What song did you first cover?

Sabrina; I don’t quite remember the first one, but I can remember playing Avril Lavigne songs.

Paul; If you could open up for one band, who would it be and why?

Sabrina; It would be Green Day, because they are the ones that got me into music.

Carlos Santana; When’s the first time you heard green day? And how long did it take for you to fall in love? When did you first realize you wanted to perform?

Sabrina: I heard Green Day when I was 16 years old. I fell in love with them the minute I heard them. I connected with them and they have been my major influence since.

I first realized I wanted to perform at the age of 14 after getting 1st place in a singing competition.

Itzél; What is your biggest motivation?

Sabrina; To stay positive and do what I love.

Paul; What do you love most about performing?

Sabrina; Seeing the people in the crowd dancing and singing along with me. I love the energy that I get on stage.

Kieran Gregory; What hidden talents or hobbies do you have other than music that your fans may be surprised to find out about?

Sarah Middleton; How did you get into music and did you have any inspiration from other artists?

Sabrina: I was always writing short stories and poetry when I was younger. Then at some point I decided to write songs, which lead me to start learning an instrument, the guitar, so I could add music to my lyrics. I was always singing, especially when I was a baby, I was humming tunes. Music has always been a part of my life.

All the artists that I listen to have inspired me in many ways.

Ollie Middleton; Is there going to be a video for your song “Stuck Up”?

Sabrina; At this moment I am not sure, but it will definitely be a fun music video to film.

Shamiso; Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? How do you handle mistakes during a performance? Do you get nervous before a performance? Which instrument did u learn first?

Sabrina; I admire a lot of musicians, because they have encouraged me not to give up on what I love to do.

If I mess up a guitar chord on stage, or a song lyric, I just keep going. I don’t stop. I also try not to make it noticeable if I do.

Before I go on stage, I get really excited and anxious. Sometimes I get nervous, but I know how to control it. Once I am on stage, it goes away.

The first instrument I learned was the piano when I was 10 years old.

Jeremy; If you could have any super power, what would it be?

Sabrina; It would be invisibility and mind reading. I think those would be cool to have.

Liz; How old were you when you discovered you had the gift for music?

Sabrina; When I was 14 years old, I won 1st place in a singing competition and that was when I knew I wanted to pursue a singing a career.

May 2017 - Sabrina Fallah

Sabrina Fallah who not only is a talented artist but also a very smart business person. The way she conducts herself as a artist is amazing, and as of yesterday Live Hot Radio has put her music in permanent rotation. Her wonderfully written biography tells a great deal about this talented women.

“Sabrina Fallah is a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A natural on stage with her polished vocals to her guitar playing, this talented singer-songwriter has a powerful voice and a lot of personality. Sabrina has already made a name for herself by performing wherever possible over the years.
Some of her music influences include Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol. You can hear a bit of each of her mentors in her original songs where their influences have become a part of her unique blend of style.
She performs widely in Ottawa, Toronto and extensively in Central Canada. She has entertained audiences at various Canadian and international venues and festivals, as well as charity events.
The first EP of original songs by Sabrina Fallah was recorded in England by producer Stuart Epps, who has worked with notables like Elton John, Led Zeppelin and the like. This was released as her self-titled rock EP on iTunes. Songs from this EP are played on radio, particularly by Canadian, U.S. and European university, college and online radio stations.
Sabrina released her single “The Frontline” along with an Official Video in August 2015. Chris Birkett, an award winning producer, produced “The Frontline”. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music: Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Buffy Sainte Marie, Sinead O’Connor, and more.
In February 2016, Sabrina made a trip to Nashville, Tennessee where she had the opportunity to co-write with several songwriters and record brand new songs with veteran producer Kent Wells. Sabrina filmed two acoustic videos for two tracks from her EP, which were acoustically recorded. Her new EP “Kiss Is a Killer” and her videos can be heard and seen on her official website as well as on her other social media sites. You can now purchase her EP on iTunes.”Said her biography.

After listening to her music and speaking briefly with her I see she is about to go far with her career. She will be the first guest to be interviewed on Live Hot Radio in the upcoming month so be sure to be on the look out for that amazing interview. If you want to keep up with the talented Sabrina then just follow her on the links below and remember to tune into Live Hot Radio to hear her wonderful music.

April 2017 - Here is the interview that I had with The Diminished Pitch Entertainment Network

Hello Sabrina In this interview

1) I would like to have you introduce yourself to the reading audience of this text interview so could you please introduce yourself to the reading audience that follows The Diminished Pitch Entertainment Network. So tell the audience a little information about what it is like growing up in Canada, so that they can understand how this may have affected your music writing.

I was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and this is where I have lived my whole life. It is a beautiful city to live in. Canada is an amazing country and anywhere you travel looks different. It is a country that welcomes and celebrates all kinds of cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. There are many languages that are spoken in Canada, but French and English are the two official ones. It is a country that has contributed a lot to the world in many areas like arts and entertainment. To name a few in the music industry, I am sure you have heard of Paul Anka and Alanis Morissette who are actually from Ottawa. There are many other famous musicians like Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Michael Bublé, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, Leonard Cohen, Sarah McLachlan, etc.

2) Before I get into more of the music entertainment questions I would like to ask you a few questions in regards to your background on your Facebook Profile it states that you went to Algonguin College. I would like to know what you studied in College?

I took the Pre-Music Production program at Algonquin college, which was about the music business. I learned a lot about the different aspects of the music industry, such as Recording, Entertainment Law, Producers, Music History and more.

3) In the promotions that I am planning for the Diminished Pitch Spotlight I would like to know what inspired you to write the song Hurt as your lyric states “trying to find a melody that does not sound like misery” what made you decide the melody that you used during the verse out of curiosity?

I co-wrote my song “Hurt” with an amazing songwriter in Nashville. I had the idea already in my mind for a while before I sat with the songwriter. I told him about the idea and he loved it. I wanted the song to be slow and have some Bon Jovi influence in it. He grabbed his guitar and started strumming some chords while we were thinking of the lyrics. The lyrics and melody came out pretty fast. I had a very good time co-writing this song, it is really close to my heart.

4) When it is said that “All Good Things Must Come To An End” by Sir Patrick Stewart of the final episode of Star Trek Next Generation (This and you wrote a tune “Didn’t Last” when you look back at what influenced you to write the lyrics to that song do you see any “good things that must come to an end” when you finally released that song on your EP?

Not really. “Didn’t Last” is a song about a relationship that you didn’t think was good and strong enough to last. Some things in life that you loose, are meant to be out of your life for a reason. It doesn’t always mean that good things come to an end. This is just my opinion.

5) When you sing the song Kiss Is a Killer and you refer to it as Godzilla, I want you to picture an image of what would romantically as a fantasy be in your mind when I compare your song to Queen Classic Song “You Take My Breath Away” so what comparison of thoughts when you hear the lyric “Look into my Eyes and You will see I am the only One” and how would this put an aspect in being a Kiss Is a Killer in such a romantic thought that a writer such as Writer as H L Laffin? So what image do you see it may take a thousand words like a work of art?

Thinking of my song “Kiss Is a Killer” and the lines in the Queen’s song, I see that a kiss can take someones breath away, especially when it is so good. The kiss melts your heart and makes you want more. Also, that you want the guy to be only yours.

6) I am going to feature your songs after I get back this text interview I will feature them on a special spotlight that will feature your songs Hurt, Didn’t Last, and Kiss Is a Killer with these choices what would you like to say about the other songs on your EP that I am not playing on that showcase?

The other 2 songs are called “Stuck Up” and “Paradise Comes With a Price”. “Stuck Up” is about people who think they are the best and know everything. “Paradise Comes With a Price” is a song about depression. I wrote it for people to have hope and to save lives. I know a lot of people suffer from depression and I wanted to help them get through it.

7) A lot of artists dream about playing Nashville, Tennessee that are Canadian Music Artists. I would like for you to tell the reading audience, what it was like to perform your songs that you wrote at the Commodore Bar and Grill in a town known for being part of the roots of American Music Nashville, Tennessee.

It was an amazing experience performing in Nashville. For me it was also an honor to share the stage with very talented songwriters. I got really good reaction and feedback form the audience. Everyone was so welcoming, nice and supportive. I would love to go back.

8) There is a lot of thought to the fact of really feeling the passion in music throughout time and often it is the performance to see the truth about the words that are often sung in a song especially it is about a truthful subject and I find that your heart and passion is in this performance for the song Hurt.

So when you sing this song do you find it difficult in holding back the memories when you sing this song, but the story is somewhat in a healing process so could you express your thoughts about this topic as you look back on the day that you wrote it?

When I wrote my song “Hurt”, I was in a lot of pain and wanted to express my emotions and feelings in a song. I write a lot about what happens in my life and I would like people to be able to relate to my music. I want them to know that no matter what they go through in life, they will be okay. When I sing a song, I put my heart and soul in it. I will never forget the time I wrote “Hurt” and what I went through in my life. So every time I sing it, I feel the pain and that is how I deliver the song on stage. All my songs have a story and a message. I want the listeners to hear it.

9) When it comes to being an interviewer, I often look at the styles of the interviewer one of the interviewers that stands out to me is George Stroumboulopoulos now in saying this who would you like to be interviewed by and the reason why?

I would love to be interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. He has interviewed a lot of artists and he seems like a fun person to talk to.

10) In closing, it was great to interview you before we do a radio show together, so if there is anything that you would like for the reading audience to know about as this will be shared as a PDF for promotions what would you like to promote to your audience!

My EP “Kiss Is a Killer” is on iTunes, which I recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The 5 tracks on my record are “Kiss Is a Killer”, “Stuck Up”, “Didn’t Last”, “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”. I also released two acoustic videos for my songs “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”, which you can watch on my YouTube channel (thefallah). You can hear my music on my official website, YouTube, Facebook and more.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my interview. I really appreciate all the love and support you have given me towards my music.

You can purchase my music in all the digital stores, including iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/sabrina-fallah-ep/id514579213

April 2017 - Sabrina Fallah - Committed To Rock

You used to hear a lot of lady rockers with big voices on radio. You don’t hear so many these days even in the land of indies. I remember quite well when Sabrina Fallah came to IMP, I listened to one song after another and her material was all powerful, it took me awhile to decide which song to feature because they were all really good. We eventually decided on Kiss Is A Killer because of the imagery, and the song has spent a number of weeks in the top 10 of the Kayak Big 25. As you get older in life you don’t think about kissing as much as you did in your youth. It’s something where the dream is often as powerful as the actual experience. But the kiss is always alive on the big screen and even on the TV screen. Teenagers ponder and agonize over who is kissing who on their favorite shows, you see this on Twitter every day. When Jughead and Betty kissed on the show Riverdale, it was pretty much the kiss heard ’round the world. Sabrina’s song is powerful, you feel youth surging thru you when you listen. What are the factors that bring a woman to the point where she rocks like this? This is what I sought to find out in this interview. Sabrina has a powerful spirit, one gets the thought that nothing is going to get in the way of her attaining whatever status she chooses to achieve in the world of rock.

Scott: Okay, is your real name Sabrina Fallah and what’s your background in music starting from when you were 3 years old to now?

Sabrina: My birth name is Sabrina Fallah. When I was a baby, I was always humming tunes before I could even talk. My father used to always sing to me when I was young, especially when he was putting me to bed. My father used to be in a band. He has a nice voice and likes to sing all the time. Who knows, maybe I got my voice from him. I have been into music my entire life.

Scott: I see from your page at IMP that you do live shows, what was your biggest and most memorable gig thus far?

Sabrina: Honestly, I have enjoyed every single one of my shows.

Scott: Okay, one of your records was produced by a guy who also produced Led Zeppelin? Who is it, what was it like working with him, and how did you go about getting him to produce you?

Sabrina: The producer you are talking about is Stuart Epps. I was in my Producers class in college and Stuart, through Skype/video chat, gave a lecture to the class about the music business and himself. He asked the class some questions like “who writes music”, “who plays an instrument”, etc. I raised my hand up a couple of times. I didn’t know he could see me, since I was sitting in the corner of the room. He then asked my teacher if he could talk to me. We had a wonderful chat and then he asked if he could hear some of my music. I then got his contact information from my teacher and forwarded a few of the songs I had already recorded. Stuart expressed an interest to work with me and that is how we got to work together to record my record, which became my EP “Sabrina Fallah”. Stuart and the band he provided for my record were amazing to work with. They made me feel at home and very comfortable right away. I would love to work with them again.

Scott: Tell us about your backing players on your various records that have been released. Is there one set band or do you improvise each time?

Sabrina: When I make a record the producer provides a band for me. I am a solo artist and don’t have a permanent band.

Scott: Why do you think, looking at the annals of rock, that percentage-wise there are so few hard rocking women artists compared to men? and what influences are most responsible for pulling you in that direction?

Sabrina: I am sure there are a lot of talented female rock singers out there, but they aren’t getting the exposure that they deserve. Green Day is the band that got me into rock music. When I heard their “American Idiot” album, that was when I knew I wanted to be a rock singer.

Scott: I really liked your song All or Nothing. Is this based on a real philosophy? If so can you tell us about the kind of things you’re all or nothing about in real time?

Sabrina: In real life I believe that you have to be committed, work hard and to put your heart completely in it to achieve your goals in life.

Scott: Usually hard rocking women lead a hard rock lifestyle, do you? I notice no tattoos, facially you look clean cut in a way, does rock and roll run thru your veins?

Sabrina: Rock & Roll is in my heart and soul. I don’t have tattoos or piercings, but I love wearing a lot of black and makeup when I go on stage. By hard rock lifestyle, if you mean drinking and partying, no I don’t do that.

Scott: Okay, this next question is straight-forward, about the elephant in the room. I noticed looking at your videos that on at least one of them you’re fairly overweight though not so much on others. Has this ever been a direct obstacle for you as in did anybody note this as a reason for rejecting your efforts to climb in the industry? Does it affect your psyche in regards to your career? What other ways has being a woman been a factor do you believe?

Sabrina: Being a women in the rock genre has been challenging. Regarding stage presence, I have been told and I am aware that I need to be fit.

Scott: Listening to your song Hurt, did that actually happen, you sitting on the floor above the boulevard? Are you happy with your social life? Has being an artist helped or detached you further?

Sabrina: My song “Hurt” is about people who were never there for you and they only cared about themselves. I work very hard on my music and that occupies a lot of my time and as a result, I have had to sacrifice certain things in my life.

Scott: Tell us about your songwriting method, I see you collab some, how does that compare to when you’re doing it all yourself? Do you remember when you wrote your first song and what was it?

Sabrina: I have been writing stories and poetry since the 4th grade and then started writing lyrics. I can’t remember the first song I ever wrote, but the first songs I ever recorded were called “Don’t Go”, “Why Did This Happen To Me”, etc. I love writing myself, but enjoy collaborating as well. When you write with another songwriter and express your ideas to each other, you never know what amazing lyrics will come out.

Scott: I ask this question to all Spotlight interviewers. Have you ever had any experiences of high strangeness like UFOs or the supernatural (ghosts, etc)

Sabrina: No I haven’t, but it is cool if someone has.

Scott: I note that you’re a fairly ambitious artist, how hard is it to get your name out there these days? Do you feel at times like you’re not doing as well as the quality of your music deserves? What is the current status of your indie dream?

Sabrina: It is very hard to get your name out these days, but having social media on the internet is a great tool to use. My dream is for my music to be heard worldwide.

Scott: If you heard a great band who were struggling in the indie scene, what advice would you give them?

Sabrina: Keep doing what you love! Never give up!

March 2017 - Sabrina Fallah Edition

Sabrina: From a very young age I was very into music. I wrote my own songs and loved singing for my family. When I was 14 years old I did my first singing competition and won 1st place. It was then that I realized I enjoyed singing and performing and wanted to pursue it as a career.

Dill: How was the response to “Kiss Is A Killer”?

Sabrina: The feedback that I received from those who have listened to “Kiss Is A Killer” has been very positive.

Dill: Walk me through your songwriting process.

Sabrina: It is a bit hard to explain the process, because for me it changes every time. For example, sometimes the idea and the lyrics come first and then the music, other times the music comes first and then I think of a story to go with it. I don’t always start writing from beginning to end, sometimes I start with the chorus first, then the verse and vice versa. At times it takes me 5 minutes to finish a song or it might take me days or even weeks.

Sabrina: My plans for 2017, continue doing radio and online interviews to promote my EP “Kiss Is a Killer, performing and working on new music.

Dill: If you could choose any bands/artists to perform/collaborate with, who would it be?

Sabrina: There are many artists that I would like to work with, but I would especially love to work with Green Day as they got me into rock music and they are my biggest influence.

Dill: Can you describe the attire you choose to wear when
performing?

Sabrina: I love dark colours and I wear a lot of black. I usually
wear pants, leather jackets and vests. I wear platform heels and I love silver jewelry.

Dill: Can you describe the attire you choose to wear when
performing?

Sabrina: I love dark colours and I wear a lot of black. I usually
wear pants, leather jackets and vests. I wear platform heels and I love silver jewelry.

Dill: Describe the best show you have ever played to date.

Sabrina: It is really hard to choose my best show, because I really enjoyed every single one of them.

Dill: This a terrible question to ask a musical artist, but how would you describe your music to people?

Sabrina: I consider myself a rock singer. My music is original, with a touch of my influences in them.

Dill: Favorite food? Drinks?

Sabrina: My favourite food is pizza. My favourite pop drinks are Pepsi, crush and sprite. I also like coffee, tea and hot chocolate.

Dill: Feel free to share any comments you have for Killerbeat’s readers.

Sabrina: Thank you!

Dill: Thanks for taking the time to participate in this interview.

December 2016 - An Interview With Ottawa Musician: Sabrina Fallah

1) First off, where are you from? Tell me a little about your life/family.

I am from Canada, born in Ottawa, Ontario. I am an only child [and] music has always been my biggest passion. Although music is my main interest, I also like baking cookies, cakes, brownies, etc. My favourite meal is pizza, and I love chocolate, especially obsessed with M&Ms.
My parents are originally from Iran and came to Canada around 40 years ago. My mother has always enjoyed all kinds of music, but I think I got my musical interests from my dad. He used to have his band, and he always says that I am living his dream. I find myself very lucky that I have [such] a supportive family.

2) What is your back story? How did you know that music was what you wanted most in life? Meaning, at what age did you go, ‘this is it, this is my passion.’

I was always into music. My parents tell me that I used to hum tunes before I could even talk. By the time I was 14, I knew this was what I wanted to do.

3) How did you go about your band mates and knowing these were the people that were going to join you on your journey through music?

I am mainly a solo artist. I don’t have a permanent band, but I hire one if needed for a show. I am a solo artist, and I either write by myself or with another songwriter. I only use a band when needed for recording or for shows.

4) Who are your influences? Could be both musically and personally. For musically, what are your favorite bands? Are they influential at all?

My influences are Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol. You can hear a lot of their influence in my music.

5) How many instruments do you play and when did you start?

I first learned how to play the piano, and that was at the age of 10. Later on, a friend of my family told me something interesting. She told me that it would be hard to carry my piano around and I should learn another instrument. [Since] my cousin always played the guitar around me and I liked it, I decided to learn how to play it. I was 16 when I bought my blue Yamaha acoustic guitar, which I am still playing and enjoying it.

6) You have a unique voice, was it hard for you to find what sound suited your voice?

Not really. I always knew what I wanted my style to sound like using the bands that have influenced me throughout my life.

7) Are your songs ever written about anyone/anything?

All my songs have a true story behind them. I love writing songs that people can relate to and that can help them as well.

8) Do you ever get nervous before you go on stage?

I don’t get overly nervous, but I do think that being a bit nervous helps you do a better performance. Once I finish singing my first song, I start feeling more comfortable being on stage.

9) Tell me a little about the new album.

June 2016, I released my new EP “Kiss Is a Killer” on iTunes, which I recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with Kent Wells. I co-wrote all my songs with really talented songwriters. The five tracks on my record are “Kiss Is a Killer,” “Stuck Up,” “Didn’t Last,” “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt.” I also released two acoustic videos for my songs “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt,” which you can watch on my YouTube channel (thefallah). My new EP “Kiss Is a Killer” is on iTunes. I don’t have it as a physical CD or on vinyl. It would be awesome to have my music on vinyl one day.

10) Has there ever been a time when you forgot a lyric on stage? If so, how did you handle it? Did you just hum along or act like nothing happened?

Oh yes, it has happened to me. When I forget a lyric, I just [kept] going like nothing happened. A teacher of mine gave me this advice that if I forget a lyric or mess up a guitar chord, I should keep going and not stop.

You can listen to and have a chat with Sabrina on her website or her social media accounts: http://sabrinafallah.com

November 2016 - ALL ABOUT SABRINA

ON TOP OF HER GAME…

SABRINA FALLAH IS A ROCK ARTIST FROM OTTAWA, ONTARIO CANADA. A NATURAL ON STAGE WITH HER POLISHED VOCALS TO HER GUITAR PLAYING, THIS TALENTED SINGER-SONGWRITER HAS A POWERFUL VOICE AND A LOT OF PERSONALITY. SABRINA HAS ALREADY MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF BY PERFORMING WHEREVER POSSIBLE OVER THE YEARS!

ON TOP OF HER GAME…

ABRINA FALLAH IS A ROCK ARTIST FROM OTTAWA, ONTARIO CANADA. A NATURAL ON STAGE WITH HER POLISHED VOCALS TO HER GUITAR PLAYING, THIS TALENTED SINGER-SONGWRITER HAS A POWERFUL VOICE AND A LOT OF PERSONALITY. SABRINA HAS ALREADY MADE A NAME FOR HERSELF BY PERFORMING WHEREVER POSSIBLE OVER THE YEARS!

Hey Sabrina! Thanks for taking time out your busy life to do an interview with us today. Let the people know where you’re from and a little about what you’re up to.

My name is Sabrina Fallah and I am a rock artist from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In February 2016, I got the opportunity to go to Nashville, Tennessee to write new songs with really talented songwriters and to record my new EP with veteran producer Kent Wells. While I was there, I also filmed two acoustic for my songs “Paradise Comes With A Price” and “Hurt”. You can watch these videos on my Youtube channel (thefallah). I released my EP “Kiss Is A Killer” in June on iTunes.

Tell us about some of the tracks on the new EP album!

The tracks on my new EP “Kiss Is A Killer” are “Kiss Is A Killer”, “Stuck Up”, “Didn’t Last”, “Paradise Comes With a Price” and “Hurt”. “Kiss Is A Killer” is a fun song about a girl who is dating this bad boy that gives the best kiss ever that melts her heart. “Stuck Up” is about people who think they are the best and know everything. “Didn’t Last” is about a relationship that didn’t last and won’t ever last, because you will never go back to that relationship. “Paradise Comes With a Price” is a song about depression. “Hurt” is about friends you trusted that never supported you in what you love to do and were never there for you, all they cared about was themselves.

Is there a particular track you are most excited for fans to hear?

The track I was most excited for my supporters to hear was “Paradise Comes With a Price”, because I wrote it for people to have hope and to save lives. I know a lot of people suffer from depression and I wanted to help them get through it. The acoustic video for this song is on my YouTube channel (thefallah).

How about you tell us a bit more about yourself… what influences your music creativity?

I write about what I go through in life and what I see people go through. Basically, I put my feelings and experiences down on paper.

Is image important for Sabrina Fallah?

Image is very important, especially when you release a record, you have an image that goes with it.

When you were growing up, who represented the idea of rock stardom to you?

Green Day! When I heard their “American Idiot” album in 2004, I knew right then that I wanted to become a rock singer.

Has being a musician what you expected?

Yes, definitely. It is a lot of work and commitment.

Name something interesting about performing that few people actually realize?

Getting reaction and feedback from the audience while I am singing. It feels amazing.

So tell me, who would you like to collaborate with if you got the chance?

Is there something you wish you knew about the music industry, but don’t know yet?

That is a really tough question. I do a lot of research and have a lot of knowledge of the music industry.

Ok, final question. What can we expect from Sabrina Fallah in the future?

I just released my EP “Kiss Is a Killer” in June 2016 on iTunes, which I recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. I will certainly continue to do more songwriting and performing. I will definitely be releasing more songs in the future.

Good luck with the EP album. And thank you again for taking the time out to speak to us today, and we wish you the upmost best for your music career!

Thank you

July 2016 - Sabrina Fallah: A RISING ROCK STAR

Hello! the 141 magazine crew is really excited because we had the incredible opportunity to interview a very talented singer-songwriter who also has an amazing voice and personality. Of course we are talking about Sabrina Fallah!

You can read the full interview below!:

141: Please, tell us more about you as an artist. Who is Sabrina Fallah?

SF: I am a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I accompany myself with my guitar. I am someone who tells her story through her music. I talk about experiences that I or other have gone through.

141: Which one is your first memory in the artistic field?

SF: When i was very young, I participated in a singing competition and I won 1st Prize. I sang “One day” by Simple Plan. This was the very first time that I performed alone on stage for a big crowd and it helped me get over my fear of performing. I really enjoyed being on the stage and I knew that this was what I wanted to do.

141: In which part of your life did you decide to become an artist?

SF: I was 14 when I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a singer.

141: What album or CD contributed to take that decision?

SF: I was very much into Michelle Branch, Simple Plan and Avril Lavigne. When I was 15 0r 16, “American Idiot” CD of Green Day came out, that was when I figured out I wanted to become a rock singer.

141: What’s the goal of the existence of all the different music genres to you?

SF: Everyone has his/her own taste in music. It is very good to have a different genre to music, so there is a lot variety to choose from.

141: What do you try to express with your music?

SF: I trying to express how I feel, what I have been through and what I hear others are going through. I hope that, through the message in my music, I can help people.

141: Which is the most important presentation you have been on?

SF: I have really enjoyed all the performances I have done. It is a great feeling after a show, big or small, people come up to me and tell me how much they enjoyed my performance and specially when they mention that they loved my original music.

141: At what time do you like to write your music? Is there any favorite time, ambiance or place for your creative process?

SF: I can write my music at anytime and anywhere. I specially love to write in my basement because I like writing and practicing my music in a darker setting.

141: How do you inspire yourself to begin the writing process?

SF: Basically, I just have to be inspired, something has to click in my mind for an idea to start writing. Then once I have idea, the lyrics start to flow.

141: What can we expect form you soon for all the people that know you and the new followers to come?

SF: I have just released my new EP “Kiss is a killer” on iTunes, which I recorded in Nashville, Tennessee. The 5 tracks on my record are “Kiss is a killer”, “Stuck Up”, “Didn’t Last”, “Paradise Comes with a Price” and “Hurt”. I also released two acoustic videos for my songs “Paradise Comes with a Price” and “Hurt”, which you can watch on my Youtube Channel (thefallah). You can hear my music on my official website, Youtube, Facebook and more.

141. What’s your input with the Hispanic audiences? Have you tried collaborating with Spanish speaking artist?

SF: I am actually not Spanish , I was born in Canada and my background is Iranian.

May 2016 - Keep An Eye On Hot Young Artist Sabrina Fallah

*Update: As we said before here’s our review of Sabrina Fallah and be sure to check out our interview with her. Enjoy it!*

Hello everyone! As promised I am back again with another artist review and this time it’s with the lovely Sabrina Fallah. I’m glad I met her through social media because she is the epitome of raw talent in the flesh. You think that just because you’ve seen countless girls with guitars singing about lost love that it’s all been done, but ladies and gentlemen today’s your lucky day because you’ve literally struck musical gold. Please keep reading to learn more about this spectacular artist.

We’ll begin by saying that Sabrina has incredible vocal ability that’s been described as, “powerful, uniquely different, raspy, and strong with a special edge of its own.” I spoke to the singer-songwriter about how she began her musical journey, and it all began during her junior high days, and even into her young adult life.

“When I was very young, I loved writing short stories, especially in school. This lead me to writing poems and songs. I started learning piano at the age of 10. One day a friend of my family advised me that since I can’t carry the piano around with me, I should learn another instrument like the guitar. I rented a guitar for a month, but after two weeks I loved it so much, that I went ahead and bought a guitar. Then I was able to add music to my lyrics.”

Fallah also has influences ranging from Bon Jovi, Billy Idol and even Green Day. The latter of which propelled her genre style into that of a punk rocker after hearing “American Idiot”. It has since paid off when recording her first self-titled EP releasing the first single, “The Frontline”. As of right now she worked on a new batch of songs all recorded in Nashville, Tennessee and are said to be released via YouTube for all the world to indulge in.

Going into detail about the aforementioned track Fallah has the attitude and recklessness to rival even the most well known classic rockers from the 70’s. It’s punk rock music in all its glory: combining a sneering vocal growl with shredding guitars and a pounding drum it’s one number you can turn up past eleven – hopefully you won’t break the speakers.

As for other songs I enjoy “All Or Nothing”, which reminds me of rock queens Liz Phair as well as Joan Jett in terms of vocals but musically still registers pop hooks so they stick in your head for a while. I quite like the approach Fallah took in crafting this track. The drummer seems right on point creating a bouncy beat, while the guitar picks out its final notes when the tune comes to an end – Another good song to listen to.

And finally, “One Chance” really shows off Fallah’s singing flowing beautifully and naturally when hitting higher notes. At one point during the track a riff is played out beautifully and I enjoyed listening to it. I love when both Sabrina’s singing and playing come out during a song and they definitely do while this track unfolds.

Have you already heard of Sabrina Fallah? Do you agree with my above statements? Check her out in the links below and I’m sure you won’t regret it.

May 2016 - What's New With Sabrina Fallah

*Update: Hey folks! Back again interviewing the mega talented Sabrina Fallah about her rocktastic music, which obviously we’ll be reviewing soon! Enjoy our little discussing with her below!*

Nimrod Street: How’d you get started being a musician?

Sabrina Fallah: When I was very young, I loved writing short stories, especially in school. This lead me to writing poems and songs. I started learning piano at the age of 10. One day a friend of my family advised me that since I can’t carry the piano around with me, I should learn another instrument like the guitar. I rented a guitar for a month, but after two weeks I loved it so much, that I went ahead and bought a guitar. Then I was able to add music to my lyrics.

NS: What age did you begin to sing and then play guitar?

SF: I started singing at the age of 14 and grabbed the guitar at 16. I have been told that I started humming tunes before I could even talk.

NS: Which do you enjoy doing more (singing or guitar) either in recording or live?

SF: I love performing and being in the studio recording, but nothing beats rocking out in front of a crowd.

NS: Who were your early musical influences and what are some of your current ones?

SF: When I first started, I didn’t know what style of a singer I wanted to be. But, when I heard Green Day’s“American Idiot” album when it came out in 2004, it was then that I knew I wanted to become a rock singer. Green Day is my main influence, but I am also influenced by Bon Jovi and Billy Idol.

NS: Your voice and musical style reminds me of Joan Jett. I wanna know if she influenced you at all?

SF: She hasn’t really influenced me, but I get told a lot that I sound like her when I sing. It is cool, I take it as a compliment.

NS: What preparations do you do when inspired to write lyrics and then turn them into a full-length song?

SF: When an idea comes to my mind, I write it on a piece of paper or on my cell phone. I usually write songs with my guitar. As I create the music, I write the lyrics.

NS: I see on your social sites that you recorded a batch of songs in Nashville. How did that experience help you grow as a singer?

SF: I very much enjoyed my time in Nashville and learned a lot from the team that I worked with. I worked with amazing songwriters, it was a different experience with each one. They each had their own unique style of writing and structuring the song. I had a lot of fun recording my vocals in the studio and learned a great deal. Every studio experience has been different. Kent Wells taught me a lot vocally, which I will take with me and use when I record and perform.

NS: When can we expect to see them posted on YouTube or any other musical platform?

SF: Hopefully soon, but I don’t have a release date yet. Keep an eye out for a YouTube video, which will be about my next record.

NS: Are those songs for your next album or debut album?

SF: These songs are for my next album, which I can’t wait to share with the world.

NS: If you have already gone on tour what are the typical crowd reactions when you’re performing?

SF: When I perform, I get really good reactions to my music. It is a really nice feeling to see and hear the positive feedback from the crowd. I have often been approached by people telling me that they especially enjoy my original music.

NS: What’s next for the great singer and songwriter Sabrina Fallah?

SF: Releasing new music and performing.

Bands For Brothers In Arms - Toronto

On the weekend of November 6th-8th, a series of concerts took place in and around the city to raise money for veteran and military charities. This was the 4th annual ‘Bands for Brothers in Arms’ event, which invited music-lovers to come out and listen to great music while remembering and supporting those who gave – and continue to give – so much for all of us. The Toronto show was held at the Birchmount Tavern and featured some talented musicians including Joe Poirier, Dirty Hurricanes and the Danforth Blues Band. You can get more information about this non-profit organization by visiting http://www.bandsforbrothersinarms.org

October 2015 - Spotlight: Sabrina Fallah

Lookout world, edgy modern rockstar Sabrina Fallah is ready to take over the music scene. With her killer pipes and happy-go-lucky attitude, Fallah is an upcoming artist to watch. From a young age she knew she was destined to play rock music, a major inspiration being punk rock band Green Day. Fallah said her favourite songs to sing of her own are “One Chance” and her newly released single “The Frontline”. She also enjoys jammin’ out to “Good Riddance” by Green Day. Fallah has performed at various venues in Canada, she says her nerves have calmed and she has gotten less nervous with practice. One of her favourite performances was in Ottawa in 2012, where she performed at Mavericks and got an unbelievable reaction from a very big audience. When asked who she would resurrect, Fallah said she would love to bring back Elvis Presley and see what all the ladies fussed over. Her ambition is to continue what she loves to do while having her music heard all around the globe.

To learn more about Sabrina Fallah:

Website & Facebook

October 2015 - Canadian rocker Sabrina Fallah rules the frontline

Welcome to another Column of The Ravens Nest. Today, we have Canadian Rocker Miss Sabrina Fallah. This amazing woman can ROCK!! Sabrina Fallah’s voice is powerful, melodic, full of harmony, uniquely different, strong, and with a special edge of its own. Accompanying herself on the guitar, she composes both lyrics and music for her songs with a creative vibrant, original sound. She sings for all audiences with a powerful performance, which sits well with all ages. Green Day, Bon Jovi and Billy Idol have been Sabrina’s major influences.

Sabrina performs widely in Ottawa and Toronto and extensively in Central Canada. She took a unique approach touring, doing a mix of gigs and open mics, while living on the road for years now. She has appeared in various Canadian and international festivals. She is quickly gaining a fan base performing and being interviewed on television. Sabrina has shown her talents in showcases for Universal Records, Warner Music Canada and others.

The first EP of original songs by Sabrina Fallah was recorded in England by producer Stuart Epps, who has worked with notables like Elton John, Led Zeppelin and the like. This was released as her self-titled rock EP on iTunes. Songs from this EP are played on radio, particularly by Canadian, U.S. and European university, college and online radio stations.

Sabrina Fallah has just released her new single “The Frontline”, which is available for sale on iTunes. You can watch the official music video directed by Steven Clarke and filmed by Whitewolf studios on her YouTube channel. She co-wrote the song with Heather Meori from Vancouver. Chris Birkett, an award winning producer, produced “The Frontline”. Chris has been involved in producing, engineering, writing and playing music since the 1970s. He has produced some of the biggest names in music: Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Buffy Sainte Marie, Sinead O’Connor, and more.

Sabrina is currently songwriting and working on her next record in Toronto and continues performing across Canada. Look out for lots of new updates from this brilliant artist.

I want to thank Miss Sabrina Fallah as being part of The Ravens Nest For Rock At Night Magazine. Tune in next wee as we add another Great Artist to the Nest.

Peace & Love,
Raven Pihonak
Thank you!

Capital Sounds

Everyday 11 30 am – 900 pm, Wednesday to Sunday till 11:00 p.m

At the Tulip Friendship Stage near the Dutch Lounge Cafe

Opening day May 9th features The Hornettes, The Parallels and Zoo Legacy. Like all Capital Sounds shows, you can enjoy the performances free!

Local favourites and popular touring artists will appear throughout the Festival, performing everything from stompin country to electro-pop, rock alternative, sultry jazz, soulful rap, Celtic sounds and more. Enjoy the show with a beer or glass of wine from the Dutch Lounge, and try not to miss happy hour from 430 to 530pm!

Headliners include The Jivewires, Lindsay Broughton, We Are Monroe, and Open Sky. Local and emerging performers include The Watter Brothers, Amasic, The Maria Hawkins Band, and Sabrina Fallah. Finally, rock out to classic favourites from cover bands like The Captain Fantastic Band (a musical tribute to Elton John) and The Retro Rats (50s, 60s, and 70s favourites).

Masquerade Prom

The All Girls Masquerade Prom 2012, is an oppertunity to share your prom night with all your closest girl friends. A female only event to allow for the freedom of our guests to dress as lavishly as they wish, with high class hair do’s and over the top masquarde.

The Majority of our guests will be 2012 female highschool grads and their guests. The event is also open to female members of the community who wish to enjoy a night of great food, dancing, and good old fun. Oh and lets not forget the chocolates!

We will be serenaded by Solo Artist Sabrina Fallah and swept away by DJ Maya’s dance floor mixes!

Dinner will consist of a 3 course meal fit for a queen followed by the most amazing dessert spread you’ve ever seen!

So ladies! Get your prom dresses picked out and your masquerade masks all glittery, because this prom night is going to be a night to remember!

Encore

The 35th Holetown Festival kicked off yesterday with a potpourri of talent that satisfied the scores of patrons who attended the official opening ceremony. Held in the car park of the West Mall, Holetown, St. James, there was something for every taste — from the prayers said by Pastor Victor Payne to the Barbados Light & Power’s Pan Fest that brought the curtain down on the first event of the week-long festival, which celebrates the anniversary of the arrivals of the first settlers on the island.

This year, the males in the line-up were fantastic! From the songs rendered by the award winning St. Leonard’s Boys’ Secondary School Choir, to the four-member Advent Boys, to saxophonist Ricky Niles’ who blew a thrilling The Prayer, they all left the audience wanting more.

Dancin’ Africa was a delight as was songbird Ria Borman, who was superb in both her renditions. Singer Torisha Holder gave a great performance as well as singer/guitarist, Sabrina Fallah who did a Bon Jovi song and the precision of the Zouave Band of the Barbados Defence Force was remarkable.

The 2011 Queen of the Festival contestants were also introduced to the audience. With the opening ceremony, during which Minister of Culture Stephen Lashley gave the feature address, out of the way, it was time for the steel pannists to lick sticks. The Reddy Panners played a selection of songs that were well received but it was the very talented Haringey Young Musicians from England who delighted the audience with an eight-song set that earned them a standing ovation. Not only did they play tunes such as Carnival and Roll It, I feel Good and Empire State of Mind, Pan Army, Dead or Alive, Hold You, but they did so with such aplomb that it earned them rapturous applause. The performances set the stage for what should be a great week. (DS)

Live Music Fundraiser

Join us for an epic live music show / battle of the bands at Lunenburg Pub & Bar on Thursday, August 1st. Doors open at 8:30pm with the first show started at 9:00pm. We will be offering a 50/50 draw, $2.75 beers and great food!! Tickets are $4.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. The event will be featuring live performances by Joyride, Sabrina Fallah, Overnight Collides, Sneakmodetripper & Come Down Sofia. A great show you can’t miss! All proceeds will go towards our fundraising goals with Team Diabetes / Canadian Diabetes Association. Come before 11:30pm and all cover charge will also go towards Team Diabetes.

Exercise, sightseeing and live tunes will all be on display over the Victoria Day long weekend at the Ottawa Tulip Festival.

With an outdoor Zumba class at City Hall, guided bike tours, live music and, naturally, a few tulips, the long weekend’s festival agenda has a little something for all.
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Monday
•The Bixi TulipCycle once again leaves Tulip Plaza at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
•Sabrina Fallah will perform at noon.
•A performance by the Venezuelan folk dance troupe at 1 p.m.
•A fireworks display will light up Dows Lake at 9 p.m.

The Wellington Advertiser - Soulful Sounds

Sabrina Fallah brought her rich, soulful sounds to the main stage at McMillan Park as one of many musicians taking part in the second annual Busker’s Fair and Street Festival, held in Erin on July 21.

CKMS SoundFM 100.3 - Zack Brenneman

CKMS SoundFM 100.3 Independent of University of Waterloo January 11th, 2013
Tomorrow on Highbrau FM: We’re featuring new music hot of the hard drive from upcoming Ottawa singer/songwriter Sabrina Fallah.
Between great tunes from local bands/musicians, we’ll sneak in a short chat with Cindy Weichmann from prog rock band Nail. We’ll ask her how exactly Nail writes their material
It’ll be a great show so you won’t want to miss it! Catch Highbrau FM live at 10pm EST on CKMS 100.3 Sound FM Radio Waterloo (K/W Area only) or stream us live online at www.soundfm.ca.
If you like what you hear feel free to peruse our archive of previous shows at www.hbradio.ca There we archive past shows from not only HBFM but also Nightmare Radio and Dr. Mark’s Psychedelic Solution as well! (Both are also Highbrau Radio productions airing weekly on CKMS 100.3 Sound FM!) Tune in and turn up, Highbrau Radio!

Sweet Melody - Barbados Today

2011-02-15
The gentle roll of waves provided soothing background for the sweet music coming from the Pricesmart Night at the Seaside Theatre as the festivities continued during the Holetown Festival last night.
The two-and-a-half hour concert, staged in the carpark of the Seaside Bar and Restaurant, featured the talents of both up and coming and well-established names on the island.
Sing Out Barbados, Sabrina Fallah, Guthaka and 2 Island Girls were a part of last night’s lineup.
Steel pan maestro David Ziggy Walcott and his Ensemble also thrilled the audience, as did the talents of the singers, signers and dancers from the Irving Wilson School.
The entertainment will continue tonight by giving praise to God at the Gospel Favourites free concert.
Those who wish to showcase their own talents will have their chance at the Banks/Coca Cola Karaoke Competition at the Holetown Liming Tent. (LW)

August 2013 - Sabrina Fallah: Rockstar from Ottawa

Sabrina Fallah is a singer from Ottawa, Ontario. She has performed in festivals, bars, restaurants, and charity events. She is always equipped with her guitar and always brings her energy and determination to the stage. Her music has been described as rock and punk.

“I’ve been humming tunes since I was like a baby. So my Grandpa would always sing to me and I would hum back. So I think I always had the music in me, and around fourteen, I’m like, I did a competition, and yet I cried two hours before going on that stage for the first time. I did it and, yeah since that day I’m like, I wanna do this.”

When Fallah was younger she enjoyed listening to Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, and Andrea Bocelli. She used to play the piano, and when she was sixteen she began to play guitar.

“I’ve always wanted to be around music. I really, I can’t live without it really. It’s like, it has to be in my ear or I’ll have to hear it – anything – I just love music.”

Fallah prefers to play in front of a larger audience than a small crowd. “The bigger the better actually, because they give me more fire, but if I can get more than 1000 people, I’m like, now my body is ready to blow, like it makes me wanna really rock the stage. But I like to rock the stage, it doesn’t matter how many people, but I love the more people there -it helps me. Because they cheer you on, they scream, they dance, it makes you move.”

Fallah has played in bands before, the first one being for band camp. “There were twenty-four bands and twelve could win to play at Bluesfest, and twelve could win to play at a bar. I got the Bluesfest – so happy – so now I can say I played there. But it’s very hard to play there without a band. So I got that chance, and I played a round with people and then I got a band – it didn’t last very long. When they don’t have the same dreams, you don’t stay with them right? But you know, that told me – they weren’t serious. So I kinda told them, you know what, let’s just go our separate ways, because if you don’t have the same dreams, I won’t go forward. They will because they just wanna jam. But I wanna get on the stage, I wanna get out there. So, since I left them, oh my gosh, I’ve done so much.”

“I was still young, very young, I told myself, whatever songs I did with them, I’m gonna learn solo and I’m gonna go do this.”

Leaving them and going solo gave Fallah a lot of confidence. “I can’t even put a band together that will stick. Why wait, just go do it. And then I’ve done the Bluesfest, I’ve done the Westfest in Ottawa, I did the Tulip Festival, after so many years I’ve been trying to get in, I finally got in this year.”

With her new found confidence, other bands have begun to discover Fallah over social media. “They just said ‘I search Ottawa or something – Ottawa rock singer’ and they find me, and they ask me to open up for them. So I have people finding me now, and also at gigs or at open mic’s. I have – I connect with people and they bring me to their shows, I bring them to mine. So I’m getting a lot of more shows through people as well as people finding me. So I think that’s how it is, it’s all the networking and meeting the right people to bring you to the right venues.”

When Fallah is performing on stage, she has had some problems such as a string breaking; however, that won’t rattle the poise and confidence that she brings with her to the venue each time. “Oh yeah, string breaks on a stage, it’s so awesome because I just go on like nothing happened, but you have to, I guess I have to tune up, it depends, if I had more guitars, I could change it. But I don’t, so I just pray that today it won’t break. But I do have extra strings with me, I’m always set.”

When Fallah first started performing, she had no idea what she should say on stage. “I was very like Oh my god I am, I’m actually a very shy person; I used to be so shy that I used music to get me away from it. Because it would stop me from doing things in life, not just music, like I couldn’t even answer a phone, I couldn’t even order my own. I had been through a lot of problems, so music has helped me a lot, because it makes me talk, it makes me meet people, and it makes me communicate.”

After a year of performing at many shows, Fallah has been able to improvise and just say what’s on her mind. “I used to think twice and say, Should I say that? But no, no, I just say it. Because that might be what attracts them, you know?”

Despite still learning to talk on the stage, Fallah feels “more confident” and “more up front about it.” She also says she is no longer afraid to talk to an audience.

“I used to be like, ‘What do I say now? Everybody goes through that at the beginning like, what do I say? Some of them say ‘Tell a story, or explain your song,’ or ‘Just go from one song to the next’ like I do you know. Every stage I do something different, and I take it, because it worked.”

Fallah’s most recent album was released on April 1, 2012. Songs on the album were inspired by rock legends, Green Day and Bon Jovi. “My main, main, number one influence – love of my life influence is Green Day. And Bon Jovi came slightly after because I’m like, my song Breakthrough has more Bon Jovi feel than Green Day, because it’s slower, it has more of that feel. One Chance is more aggressive, it’s more Green Day.”

On this record, Fallah wants to express her music through her words, not through others. “I’m just trying to tell the world who I am and what I’ve been through in life.” She expands by saying, “But what inspired me is I wanted to be myself on my record, and be who I wanna be and show the world who Sabrina is and not what people tell me to be – who I wanna be, and I’m glad I can do that now.”

“I get asked a lot of questions, like for advice, so I wrote a song on some people asking questions to people. My friends always come to me for everything.” This is what inspired the song Ask, which is about “not being afraid to ask for help.”

“And Breakthrough is about me the most. I used to be scared of doing music – beyond. I’m like, can I do this?’ I’m like, if they can do it, I can do it. You know, and then I said, why don’t I just write a song based on being scared of doing what you love. And then I break in through that fear right? So Breakthrough is about not giving up what you love, and going through it.”

Fallah’s says the songs on the record relate to the last five years of her life.

Fallah’s record is different from other artists’ music; the record doesn’t feature just one style. “My record has different styles of rock on it because I want it to be a variety to not get people bored of what they’re hearing.”

Fallah’s music can be heard in College and University radio stations in the United States, Europe, and here in Canada.

She hopes to one day have her songs played in movies and on television. “It would be cool in a movie; Ask should be in a movie. Asking for help is perfect for like an advertisement. I would love to get Ask out there because it’s something somebody would love, you know, always ask for help, you know, it’s like telling those kids to ask for help.”

On Sunday August 19, 2012, Fallah opened up for The Shrugs at The Brass Monkey in Ottawa, Ontario.

Celebrating Canada’s birthday while rocking out to live music is an annual tradition for thousands of patriots across the country.
This year you can show your national pride, enjoy some live music and raise money for the future Vaughan hospital all at the same time by attending Rockfest 2011 at Dave and Busters, 120 Interchange Way, starting at 1 p.m. Friday, July 1.
The event will feature music by Sabrina Fallah, Pink Floyd tribute band Welcome to the Machine, Woodbridge’s own Supertest, Unbound, Karma Kreeps, Absolute Jack and Rush tribute band My Favorite Headache.
There will also be a chance to win raffle prizes including three leather hockey jackets with NHL team logos, indoor miniature golf passes and gift certificates for local restaurants.
The event is the brainchild of Bill Cincinnato.
“I’ve done fundraisers for the past two years for Sickkids Hospital, Humber River Hospital and also for my son’s school. It’s just something I enjoy doing because it’s going for a good cause,” said the 54-year-old North York resident. “The schools are the last thing the government wants to fund, hospitals are the same thing. It just takes one person to start the ball rolling and then other people will join in and that’s why I’m doing it.”
Mr. Cincinnato, who works in Concord, decided to organize a fundraiser for the future hospital after seeing a sign for the Run for Vaughan during a trip to Canada’s Wonderland with his son Michael earlier this year.
“I love music and I used to promote bands and I figure you know what, what better thing than on Canada Day to have a live concert with seven bands that everybody can enjoy,” he said.
There’s no admission charge, you are simply asked to make a donation at the door.
“Having third-party fundraising activities such as Rockfest gives community members the opportunity to help out in the fashion that they feel will best reach people within their social circles. Not only do events like Rockfest help raise needed funds and awareness for the Vaughan Health Care Foundation, it also enables volunteers with the flexibility to get involved on a short and long-term basis,” Bob Baker, Vaughan Health Care Foundation president and CEO, said. “Community organized support makes it possible for the foundation to better focus limited staff resources on achieving our goal of bringing a much-needed health care facility to the City of Vaughan.
“Bill Cincinnato is one such community member who is trying to make a difference. Rockfest is Bill’s way of connecting with others who share your passion and commitment of bringing a hospital Vaughan.”